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I would like to inquire if the following hair tonic formula is acceptable, and if so, please provide guidance on the mixing procedure. Thank you. Formula: 1. Certrimonium Chloride 0.5% 2. Coco Betaine 4.5% 3. Tocopherol, Penthenol, Alcohol denat (Total 15%) 4. DMDM Hydantoin 0.4% 5. Biotin Express™ 1% 6. Phenoxyethanol 1% 7. Flora Solve Clear 2% 8. Fragrance 1% 9. Ginger Extract, Butterfly Pea Extract, Jasmine Rice Extract (Total 2%) 10. Distilled Water q.s. to 100%
Can Mannitol be added to shampoo formulations? If so, will it affect the foam?
I ordered Ichthammol and made a gel using Pro Polymer Gel Maker. The formula is: Water to 100%, EDTA 0.2%, Glycerin 1%, Mild Preserved 1%, Pro Polymer 0.60%, Ichthammol 5%. I initially mixed all ingredients to form the gel base, then added Ichthammol and blended, but it was very thick and did not dissolve. So, I heated the beaker containing all ingredients to no more than 60 degrees Celsius for 10-15 minutes. After re-blending, the formula mixed together. The Ichthammol dispersed in the formula, and I've attached a picture to show how it dispersed. It looks like fibrous strands. Is this how it is supposed to disperse?
I would like to know if this formula is suitable. I want it to be a clear, colorless, odorless gel with a light, easy-to-spread texture. It should be usable as a sleeping mask or a wash-off mask. I specifically want to use it after laser or chemical peeling treatments. After just the first use (emphasizing immediate results, which is why I chose Mineral Ready and Yeast Resurface, but I'm not sure if I understand correctly), I want the skin to feel firm, look glass-like and radiant, with reduced pore size, and also help soothe and reduce irritation from post-treatment (which is why I chose beta glucan). The formula is as follows: Water 66.4% Glycerin Gel 10% beta glucan 10% 1,3-Propanediol (Natural) 5% Yeast Resurface 3% Mineral Ready™ (Mn+Zn+Cu) 2% NAT RIBOSE 1.5% Mild Preserved Eco 1% Carbomer 940 1% My questions are: 1) Will 10% beta glucan precipitate? I'm worried about it settling as powder in the gel. If I remove beta glucan, are there any good alternatives that can help reduce redness or skin inflammation without making the gel too heavy or causing precipitation? 2) What are the shelf life and storage conditions? Will it oxidize or lose quality easily? Should a cream containing Mineral Ready be stored in the refrigerator if it's mixed into the formula? 4) What is the maximum percentage of Yeast Resurface for a mild and gentle peeling effect? 5) Mineral Ready is used to add oxygen to the skin. Besides this ingredient, are there any other ingredients that can replace it and provide similarly good skin oxygenation?
I would like to mix **Encapsulated Salicylic Acid** (Liquid, **Timed-Release**, **Wash-Off**) into my existing shampoo. Based on the product information, there are compatibility conditions: **Encapsulated Salicylic Acid** cannot be combined with the following ingredients: * Base: Aloe Vera Gel, Hyaluronic Gel * thickener/Emulsifier: Pro Polymer, Light Cream Maker, Satin Mousse, Xantham Gum, Natural Organic thickener If creating a gel texture is desired, it can only be done using Hydroxyethyl Cellulose or HPMC or non-ionic thickener. My current shampoo has the following ingredients: * Aqua (Purified Water) * Sodium Cocoamphoacetate * Lauryl Glucoside * Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate * Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate * Decyl Glucoside * Cocamidopropyl Betaine * Glycerin * Panthenol * Potassium Sorbate * Citric Acid * Polysorbate 20 * Phenoxyethanol * Menthol * *Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil * *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice * *Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil * *Achillea Millefolium Extract * *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract * *Equisetum Arvense Extract * *Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil * *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Leaf Extract * *Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil * *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract * *Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract * *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract * *Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract * *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract Can I mix **Encapsulated Salicylic Acid** (Liquid, **Timed-Release**, **Wash-Off**) into this shampoo based on its ingredient list? Thank you.
I have the ingredient list for Clinique Moisture Surge: Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Trehalose, Sucrose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum (Lady’S Thistle) Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleth-10, Sodium Polyaspartate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Tromethamine, PEG-8, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA , BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4 (Ci 14700), Yellow 5 (CI 19140). [ILN44001] The cream has a thick, jelly-like, semi-gel semi-cream texture that absorbs quickly and is non-sticky, suitable for dry skin. I want to replicate just the base formula (I will add my own active ingredients). However, there are 4 ingredients I need help with. Could you please recommend alternative ingredients available from MySkinRecipes? -What is the function of Sucrose in this formula? -Oleth-10 is listed as a non-polar emulsifier / surfactant. What is its role? -What is Sodium Polyaspartate? What is its function in this formula? -What is Sorbitol? What is its function in this formula? Additionally, I have some questions: 1. Based on this formula, can you estimate the percentage of Dimethicone and Trisiloxane used? 2. If I add QuikBlur™ (Polymethylsilsesquioxane Solution), will it be considered part of the silicone phase? 3. Besides Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Pro Polymer), what other emulsifier(s) might be used in this Clinique formula to help emulsify silicone? I am unsure what percentage of Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) I should use to emulsify all the silicone and achieve a cream texture that absorbs easily, feels dry quickly after application, is non-sticky, and doesn't make the skin look greasy, as I intend to apply skincare and then makeup immediately. Thank you in advance for your advice.
I would like to suggest that the team consider stocking Darkenyl™. It is an ingredient that helps grey hair return to black. It is an ingredient that won the Best Active Ingredient ‘Bronze’ Award at in-cosmetics Global 2019. Thank you. INCI: Glycerin (and) Water (and) Acetyl Tyrosine (and) Sodium Metabisulfite (and) Glycine (and) Larix Europaea Wood Extract (and) Zinc Chloride (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
[attachment=0:2afh0et0] 103805781_842159729646707_4408357148587433082_n.jpg [/attachment:2afh0et0] According to the information on the website regarding the solubility of [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2/642-ethylhexylglycerin-caprylyl-glycol.html:2afh0et0]Caprylyl Glycol[/url:2afh0et0], it is stated as soluble in water. However, when actually mixed, after dissolving in water, the solution is not homogeneous but appears as the glycol suspended in water, similar to oil floating in water, and does not dissolve clearly like other glycols. The example in the image is 5% in water at room temperature. Could you please explain why this happens and how to resolve it?
I need help with a serum formulation that has the following ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, HydroWhite (Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid), Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, dl-Panthenol, Moist-24 (Glycereth-26), Disodium EDTA, Vitamin E, Phenoxyethanol, Anti-pollution (Ectoin), 24K Gold, Siliwax Aqua (Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane) 3%, Laurocapram, Mild preservative. When applied, the serum produces a lot of foam. How can I eliminate or reduce this foaming?
I have a starting sunscreen formula as follows: Oil-Fix™ S (water-in-silicone, Silicone Gelling) Ingredients: Mirasil 318 6% OMC (Same INCI) 8% DHHB (Same INCI) 4% BEMT (Same INCI) 3.5% Octocrylene (340 nm Max length) 3% Heat 70C ----- Mixing by Homogenizer Titanium Dioxide 15 nm (Liquid) 3% Titanium Dioxide 200 nm 2% PMMA Booster 3% Phenoxyethanol : DMDM 50:50 % 1% ---- Mixing by Homogenizer Cyclopentasiloxane (Low Odor) 39% BSG-350 (Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone and Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) 24% Vitamin E 0.5% Oil Fix S 1% (Total 100%) I would like to know at which step should I add Oil Fix S in the formula to prevent the separation of the yellow liquid, which is expected to be from Phase 1 (sunscreen agents)?
I saw four Lanolin products on the website: Lanolin Natural, Lanolin Oil, LipidSoft Lanolin, and Lanofree. Which Lanolin product is best for applying to the lips? Do they give different results on the lips? Do I need to add an antioxidant to prevent rancidity? If I mix it with oil or Vitamin E, how should I mix it? Can I mix it manually?
I would like to inquire about ingredients that can be used to substitute Hilurlip for making an overnight lip balm.
I want to make a cleansing water for removing makeup that is gentle, non-irritating to the skin, doesn't sting the eyes, and effectively cleanses sunscreen or light makeup. It doesn't need to focus on skin benefits. Can I use the following formula, or should I adjust anything? Please advise. 1. [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/373-peg-6-caprylic-capric-glycerides.html:6nx87kzj]MakeUp-Wash™[/url:6nx87kzj] 3% 2. [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2/1001-ethylhexylglycerin-caprylyl-glycol.html:6nx87kzj]Mild Preserved Eco[/url:6nx87kzj] 1% 3. Sterile water 96% Thank you.
I added SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) to a shampoo where the main surfactant is SulFoam (Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate), but it did not thicken at all. However, it worked well when used with Coco Betaine (Cocamidopropyl Betaine). What is the reason for this?
I want to add vitamins to a liquid lipstick formulation. Could you recommend which vitamins are suitable and can be incorporated into liquid lipstick?
Which effective acne-treating ingredients can be added to soap?
I want to try making [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/319-%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1:gasisa46]perfume[/url:gasisa46] with a leather scent but don't know which substances to use. Does anyone have any suggestions?
After mixing Soft Cream Maker, which requires a 48-hour setting period, should it be stored in the refrigerator or at normal room temperature? Are there any other suggestions for making cream using Soft Cream Maker?
Please review my face cream formula. The formula is as follows: 1. Grape Seed Oil (Refined) 15%, 2. Palmaria Palmata Extract 2%, 3. Vitamin C Ester (Ascorbyl Palmitate) 2%, 4. Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) 4%, 5. Activated Resorcinol™ 1%, 6. Light Cream Maker™ 1.5%, 7. Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free) 1%, 8. Fragrance 1.5%, 9. Water up to 100%. After mixing, I found the texture to be sticky and not absorbing well. Can I replace Grape Seed Oil (item 1) with Grape Seed Extract to improve this? Please advise.
Does Hyaluronic Acid (Japan), specifically the Double Hyaluron Liquid product, form a gel texture? How does the molecular weight of Hyaluronic Acid affect its ability to form a gel?
