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Could you please provide technical information about Pro Polymer (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer), including what it is, its key characteristics (such as creating a polymeric gel structure, usefulness in scrub formulas with beads, ability to create creamy texture at >3% concentration, and resistance to electrolytes), its INCI name, typical usage rate (e.g., 0.5-5%, with 0.8% for general gel texture, and higher amounts needed with electrolytes), and the recommended mixing method (sprinkling powder onto liquid water phase, slow stirring for 3-5 minutes, avoiding over-blending >2500 rpm, pre-mixing with glycerin/propylene glycol >5% if present, and allowing 1 day for full hydration)?
I want to know how to add specific nourishing ingredients to my existing hair conditioner or hair oil to achieve desired hair benefits, as I can't find commercially available products that meet my needs. Is it possible to order a custom formulation tailored specifically to my requirements?
Hello, I would like some advice on ingredients for simple body scrubs. I'm looking for recommendations for two types: 1. **Gel Scrub:** A gel texture that includes only scrub beads, or a small amount of sugar or salt. What base should I use that feels slippery and is easy to rinse off? I also need recommendations for a preservative, a natural scent, ingredients that provide a soft and smooth skin feel after use, and water-based active ingredients for skin brightening. This should be a water-based formula that can incorporate active ingredients for skin brightening. 2. **Cream Scrub:** A cream texture similar to a cream or lotion that can be thickened with sugar or salt. What base should I use that makes the skin feel soft and smooth and is easy to rinse off? I also need recommendations for a preservative, a natural scent, ingredients that provide a soft and moisturized skin feel after use, especially on dry areas like elbows or knees (so they don't feel rough). This can be an oil-based formula that can incorporate active ingredients for skin brightening. Thank you.
What is the heat tolerance of ActiveRelease Retinal™? I need to dissolve Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) in oil first, which will involve heating the oil. How much should the oil cool down before adding ActiveRelease Retinal™?
Based on the following formula for a Cleansing Oil Microemulsion: Oilsify 15 30%, Sunflower Oil 50%, Butylene Glycol 10%, DI Water 10%. I would like to inquire: 1. Is this ingredient combination suitable, and can Sunflower Oil be used in this formula? 2. Can Oilsify 15 be replaced with Oilsify 30? 3. Could you please provide the mixing instructions for this formula?
If I want to make a scrub, how much sugar should I use? Can I use 70% sugar? Can I use scrub beads? How much beeswax or oil should I add? Can I add herbs? If I want a foamy, stretchy texture like snail mucus, what ingredients and percentages should I use? What else should I add? Please advise.
Can SemiColor hair colorant products be used as a leave-in hair spray?
Hello, I need advice on adding ingredients like Mild-Wash (Sodium Lauroamphoacetate) to my kaffir lime shampoo. Do I also need to buy other foaming agents like Flora Foam (Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide)? If I use Flora Foam, will it keep the scent of kaffir lime and other herbs the same, or should I use a different foaming agent that is suitable for the fresh herbs I've prepared? Also, regarding the usage percentage of 2-5%, does this mean how much to mix with the kaffir lime shampoo base in terms of quantity or milliliters? Please advise. Thank you very much.
If I want to make a reed diffuser, what type or grade of essential oil or fragrance oil should I use? What kind of base liquid is needed to make it, and what is the typical mixing ratio?
I am having trouble dissolving 100% PCMX powder in water. It does not dissolve even after adding alcohol and forms crystals. How can I make it soluble in water?
I have questions regarding several sunscreen formulations: 1. **First Formulation:** * Avobenzone 3% * Oxybenzone 6% * ActiveProtec™ 1-2% * Phospholipid 3% * LipidSoft™ Matte 10% * Satin Cream Maker 1% * Phenoxyethanol 0.5% * Disodium EDTA 0.5% * Water (remaining percentage) * Can this formula be mixed? * Will it achieve SPF over 50? * If I want PA++++, what should I add to this formula? * If I add Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid (Gloss) 5-10% to this formula, will there be any problems? * How should I adjust the percentages to get SPF50 by reducing other ingredients to keep the cost low? 2. **Second Formulation:** * Water 44% * Cyclomethicone 15% * Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid 25% * Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid 15% * Mild Preserved Eco 1% * Can I replace Cyclomethicone (ingredient #2) with other lipids like LipidSoft™ Matte? If so, at what percentage should I add it? * Can this formula be claimed as silicone-free and alcohol-free? 3. **Third Formulation Context:** (Discussing combinations of Zinc Oxide 200nm EasyDisperse™ 9%, DHHB 2%, OMC 8%; DHHB 7.5%, OMC 10%; OMC 8%, Zinc Oxide 200nm EasyDisperse™ 8.5%, Octocrylene 3%, DHHB 1%, BEMT) * If I want to remove OMC and replace it with LipidSoft™ Matte, can this be done? * If yes, at what percentage should I add it? * What other ingredients should I add to replace the SPF/PA contribution to achieve SPF50 PA++++?
I ordered a product named Silicon Gel (ECO). The picture showed a somewhat sticky solid, but what I received is liquid. Is this the same product as shown in the picture? I'm used to using one that matches the picture. Can I use it at the same percentage as in my usual formula, or should I use less or more than I did before?
Do I need an emulsifier to mix silicone and white oil?
What are some popular fragrances that can be used in body lotion, and what can be added to make the scent last longer?
Based on the following lotion formula, the product feels very sticky after drying, doesn't absorb well, and pills slightly. What ingredients should be adjusted or added to improve this? Formula: 1. AQUA 74.10 % 2. Xanthan Gum 0.50% 3. Niacinamide 5.00 % 4. Disodium EDTA 0.20 % 5. N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine 4.00% 6. Natto Gum 4.00% 7. Sodium Metabisulfite 0.20% 8. Dimethyl Isosorbide 2.00% 9. Squalane 2.00% 10. Bisabolol 0.50% 11. Fragrance 1.00% 12. Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin 1.00% 13. Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine 2.00% 14. Silybum Marianum FRUIT EXTRACT 1.00% 15. 4-butylresorcinol 1.00% 16. SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER 1.50%
Need help checking the compatibility and characteristics of a formula for a gel scrub. I want a cloudy, quite thick gel texture with slight foam, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth after use. The formula is: 1) ClearClean™ 10%, 2) Coco Wash™ 4%, 3) Condi-B5™ 3%, 4) Polyglide™ 3.5%, 5) Scrub beads 15%, 6) Fractionated Coconut Oil 5%, 7) Olive Oil 5%, 8) Aloe Vera Extract 10%, 7) Phenoxyethanol SA 1.25%, 8) DI Water 43.25%. A) Is this formula compatible and suitable? B) If I want to add an ingredient to accelerate skin exfoliation, what should I use? C) If I want the product color to be pastel green, what type of colorant should I use? Thank you.
I want to mix raw materials into finished skincare products. First, can I mix ActiveRelease Retinal™ into Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (liquid, clear) with the following ingredients: Aqua, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid, Exfoliant), Polysorbate 20 (stabilizer), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (skin calming/Antioxidant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer)? Second, I want to mix the following raw materials into Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion (liquid, clear) with the following ingredients: Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Peg-75, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, pentylene glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl glucosamine, Trehalose, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile), Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol. The raw materials I want to add are: Repair Activator, Perfect-C™, Ectoin, Matrixyl 3000, Satin Cream Maker™ (emulsifier), Nano Colloidal Gold (penetration enhancer). My proposed mixing procedure is: A) Mix Perfect-C™ + Nano Colloidal Gold. B) Mix Repair Activator + Ectoin + Matrixyl 3000 + Satin Cream Maker™. C) Mix A + B. D) Add C to the micro essence lotion and mix again. Are these ingredients compatible? Is this mixing procedure correct? Are there any prohibitions, exceptions, or additional recommendations? Since I am experimenting with small quantities, can I use a milk frother instead of a blender?
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Can Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) be used together in a formulation?
What ingredients should be used to create a body lotion that is lightweight and non-sticky?
