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Can this substance be used as an ingredient to create a `reed diffuser base`?
Can `Plankton Artemia Extract` be used in lipsticks that might enter the mouth? I am concerned about the safety if it is accidentally ingested.
I would like to ask if it is possible to mix `Ectoin` into the `Moisturizing Lotion Base (Compare to Cetaphil)`. If it is possible, could you please provide a recommended formula for this mixture?
For use in a water-based serum: * Can I dissolve `Pal Gly` in `Flora Solve Clear` (as this is already being used for essential oil fragrance)? * Or should I use `Propanediol`, or `Free Solve`? * I need to make sure it is compatible with `Syn-Ake eq`.
For shampoo and body wash products, I would like to use the following cosmetic-grade fragrances: * `Blooming Bouquet` (compare to Miss Dior): 5 grams * `English Pear & Freesia` (compare to Jo Malone): 5 grams Can these be added directly to the base without using a solvent? Also, will they affect the properties of the `shampoo base` or `hand wash base`?
Can the following two types of `Brilliant Blue`, `Blue No.1 (CI42090)` be dissolved in alcohol? * Standard version * Water-soluble version
Can `Brilliant Blue, Blue No.1 (CI42090) (Water-Soluble)` be mixed into hand sanitizers that use Ethanol or IPA as a base? The color has the following specifications: - **Ingredients:** `Water`, `Alcohol` (0.1%), `Glycerin` (15%), `Propylene Glycol` (15%), `Ethyl Acetate` (0.5%), `Acetone` (0.5%) - **UV Resistance:** Moderate - **pH Stability:** 2-11 Will this color stain the hands after use?
Regarding the product `Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) Oil Powder (70%)`: * I would like to know what the remaining 30% of the ingredients consist of.
For a formula containing a **21%** `solvent phase` (oils and silicones), will `SureCream™` (Non-Ionic Cream Maker, product ID 32593, Cosmetics grade) provide long-term stability when used at its minimum **1% concentration**?
I am looking to purchase sugar to produce a **skin scrub**. * Could you please provide the specific product name so I can ensure I am selecting the correct one?
Is the difference between `Pentasodium Pentetate (DTPA-5Na, 40%)` and `Pentasodium Pentetate (DTPA-5Na, 50%)` only the concentration percentage, or are there other differing ingredients as well?
Hello, I would like to purchase `Acacia Gum` to use as an ingredient in a solution for fungal testing in my research. I have the following questions: * What is the sterilization process used for the company's `Acacia Gum` product? * Can this product be sterilized to eliminate fungi and bacteria using the `Ethylene Oxide` gas method? Thank you.
How can I achieve 100% dissolution of `BHT` and `Ascorbyl Palmitate` in a body oil formulation? Additionally, if I want the formula to be fast-absorbing while still maintaining moisture, which affordable `Emollients` should I add? * Current ingredients used: `IPM`, `Lipidsoft`, and `Lipid Palm`.
Are `Sucrose stearate` and `polyglyceryl-10 stearate` in `Ceracare NP50` of natural origin?
Please help review these two formulations inspired by La Mer: **Treatment Lotion (100ml):** - `Distilled Water` 61.9g - `Rose Water (Organic)` 10g - `Sea Kelp Bioferment` 15g - `Galactomyces` 5g - `Glycerin` 3g - `Vitamin B5` 2g - `Hyaluron (High MW)` 0.5g - `Allantoin` 0.5g - `Flora Solve` 1g - `Phenoxyethanol` 1g - `White Orchid Leaf Oil` 3 drops - `Cedarwood Oil (Virginian)` 1 drop **Cream (50g):** - **Water phase:** `Distilled Water` 27.65g, `Glycerin` 1.5g, `EDTA` 0.05g, `Allantoin` 0.25g, `Vitamin B5` 1g - **Oil phase:** `Jojoba Oil` 3.5g, `Shea Butter` 2.5g, `Emulsifying Beeswax` 2.5g, `Squalane (Olive)` 1.5g - **Cool down:** `Sea Kelp Bioferment` 7.5g, `Vitamin E` 0.25g, `Phenoxyethanol` 0.5g, `White Orchid Leaf Oil` 2 drops, `Cedarwood Oil` 1 drop **Questions:** 1. Are `White Orchid Leaf Oil` and `Cedarwood Oil` compatible in both the 100ml lotion and 50g cream formulas? 2. Are the overall formulations appropriate and effective? 3. If I want to add `Lemon Peel Bioferment (Lemon Skin™)`, which formula should I add it to and at what dosage?
Is `White Tea Extract` safe to use in facial serums for fragrance?
Regarding `PalGLY` (`Palmitoyl Glycine`): * On the product page, it states that it is soluble in water. * However, the instructions mention it can be dissolved or dispersed in oil. Could you please clarify its solubility? Is it only soluble in oil, or is it also soluble in water?
A customer would like to try making a cream and essence inspired by La Mer using a formula provided by an AI, but is missing the following ingredient: * `Lemon Peel Bioferment (Lemon Skin™)` (10g) I would like to know: 1. Can this formula still be used without that specific ingredient? 2. Are there any recommended substitutes for this ingredient specifically for a La Mer-inspired formulation?
Can `Oil-Fix™ S` be used with a homogenizer for dispersion?
In a 50ml facial serum formula, is it safe to use the following ingredients: * `Chamomile Oil (Roman, Green/Yellow, India Grown)` * `Flora Solve™ Clear (Fragrance Solubilizer)` I have the following questions: 1. Is this combination okay for facial skin? 2. If so, what percentage should be used? Can I assume a drop or two of the oil is sufficient? 3. Do you have any instructions or advice regarding its safety and usage?
