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I would like to send a facial sunscreen product, manufactured by a factory with `ISO 9001` and `ISO 22716` certifications, for testing. The product is already registered with the FDA, but I do not have the `SPF 50 PA+++` lab certification as informed by the factory. * Can I send the product for testing myself? * Can I use the resulting document under my registered brand name with the FDA?
Can `Silicone Film (Comfort-Wear, Hard, Cyclopentasiloxane Base)` with INCI: `Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate` be used in mascara formulations?
Can `PPG-3 Methicone` and `Caprylyl Methicone` be used together in a hair oil formulation to achieve the following? * Reduce stickiness * Help the hair dry faster * Improve slip and smoothness
**Bescents C** is no longer available in the system. Could you please recommend any scents that are similar to **Bescents C**?
When adding ingredients to a formulation, should they be added before or after each other: * `essential oil` * `panthenol`?
I would like to know the correct method for preparing `HEC` (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) for use in a serum. I have tried making it, but the product resulted in pilling/flaking. I would like to know: * What are the causes of this pilling issue? * What is the correct and detailed procedure for preparation?
I would like to create a hair milk lotion similar to **Davines Oi All In One Milk**. I love its scent and lightweight texture that doesn't weigh down the hair, making it perfect for digital permed hair. **Key Requirements:** * **Application Feel:** I prefer a "wet" sensation during application to help set the curls more easily. * **Finish:** Once dry, the curls should be soft and smooth, without clumping or becoming crunchy like some styling products. * **Budget & Long-term Care:** I'm looking for a budget-friendly version. Please feel free to remove unnecessary ingredients or add components that provide long-term nourishment for dry hair ends. * **Scent:** I want a soft, pleasant fragrance similar to the original that lingers on the hair. **Original Ingredients (Davines OI Milk):** `Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Parfum/Fragrance, Behentrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Trideceth-5, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Cyclopentasiloxane, Citronellol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract` Could you please suggest a formula and the preparation steps?
I have tried making a `Whipped Body Butter` using the formula below. While I like the creaminess and the moisture it provides, it feels slightly sticky after application. I would like to adjust the formula to achieve a smoother, non-greasy feel while maintaining long-lasting hydration. Additionally, I want to improve the stability of the texture; currently, the whipped consistency is not very stable and feels more like a lotion. What adjustments can I make to achieve a firmer, more stable whipped texture? **Current Formula:** * `Distilled Water` 57% * `Glycerin` 3% * `Shea Butter (Ultra Soft)` 20% * `Fractionated Coconut Oil` 10% * `Olivem 1000` 5% * `Cetyl Alcohol` 2% * `Panthenol (Vitamin B5)` 1% * `Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)` 0.5% * `Phenoxyethanol SA (Preservative)` 1% * `Vanilla Fragrance Oil` 1.5%
Can `Protec™ UV` (Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, e.g., Tinogard TL) be used in perfumery? Please clarify the following: * Is it suitable for fragrance formulations? * Is it compatible with various scents? * Is it soluble in ethanol or perfume bases?
I am developing a cream mask formulation that contains `Kaolin`. I want to achieve a very intense color, but it is crucial that the color does not stain the skin. * What type of colorant is recommended to achieve a deep shade without staining? * The product is a cream-based mask containing `Kaolin`.
I am developing two shampoo formulations and would like a review and optimization of the surfactant systems. ### 1. Pre-wash Scalp Cleansing Shampoo (Liquid, low-viscosity, applied to dry scalp, rinsed before regular wash. Goals: thorough cleansing, high tolerability, pleasant foaming on dry scalp). * **Phase A:** `Aqua` q.s. ad 100, `Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate` (90% solids) 10.0% (heat to ~60°C in water until clear). * **Phase B:** `Niacinamide` 5.0%. * **Phase C:** `Piroctone olamine` 1.0% (pre-dissolved in 10% `Ethanol` if needed). * **Phase D:** `Cocamidopropyl Betaine` 2.0% OR `Cond-Foam™` (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate) 5.0-8.0%. * **Phase E:** `PQ-7` 0.2%. * **Phase F:** `Sodium PCA` (50%) 1.5%. * **Phase G:** `Panthenol` (75%) 1.5%. * **Phase H:** `Gluconolactone` 2.0%. * **Phase I:** Perfume oil 0.3% in `Isopentyldiol` 5.0% OR `Polysorbate 20` 1.0-1.5%. ### 2. Bond Repair Shampoo (Hydrating formula). * **Phase A:** `Aqua` q.s., `Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate` 10.0%. * **Phase B:** `Niacinamide` 5.0%. * **Phase C:** `Itaconic Acid` 0.15%. * **Phase D:** `L-Arginine` 0.1%. * **Phase E:** Bond repair blend 2.0%. * **Phase F:** `PQ-7` 0.2%. * **Phase G:** `Sodium PCA` (50%) 1.5%. * **Phase H:** `Panthenol` (75%) 1.5%. * **Phase I:** `Cocamidopropyl Betaine` 3.0% OR `Cond-Foam™` 5.0-8.0%. * **Phase J:** Perfume oil 0.3% in `Isopentyldiol` 5.0% OR `Polysorbate 20` 1.0-1.5%. ### Requests: 1. Review both formulations for corrections and improvements, specifically regarding the surfactant systems (stability, foaming, mildness, and viscosity). 2. Provide 3 variants for both products by replacing `Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate` (10%) with: * **Variant 1:** `Gluta-Clean™` (Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate) * **Variant 2:** `AminoWash™` (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Fine) * **Variant 3:** `Decyl Glucoside` Please include optimal use levels and formulation tips. 3. Confirm if `Gluta-Clean™`, `Decyl Glucoside`, and `Cond-Foam™` are self-preserving systems in these water-based formulations.
How does synthetic `Terpinen-4-ol` (`FEMA-2248`), also known as `4-Carvomenthenol`, compare to natural `Tea Tree Oil` extract in terms of its ability to eliminate and prevent fungi and bacteria? * Please provide a comparison of the antimicrobial properties of both substances.
Hello, I am looking for the ingredient `PEG/PPG/polybutylene glycol 8/5/3` for a formula, but I cannot find it in your catalog. * Do you carry this specific ingredient? * If not, could you recommend a suitable alternative?
What are the maximum safe usage percentages, phototoxicity warnings, and IFRA standards for skin application of the following lemon essential oils? * `Lemon Oil (Peel, Italy)` [ID: 33091] * `Lemon Oil (Peel, India, Sour)` [ID: 3224] * `Lemon Oil (Peel 5x, Italy)` [ID: 33390] Please include any relevant notes on dermal limits and safety guidelines.
The customer used `Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF, Recombinant)` in a cream formulation and encountered the following issues: * The cream texture became "fluffy" and not smooth. * The ingredient did not dissolve well, even when using a `propeller` mixer and continuing to blend. What are the mixing techniques or instructions for using this ingredient to ensure a smooth texture and proper dissolution?
Please recommend red extracts or colorants suitable for a water-based toner to achieve a light red tint, with the following requirements: * **Stability:** The color should be stable, not fade, and not precipitate. * **Non-staining:** Ideally, the color should not stain clothing. * **pH Compatibility:** It must be compatible with the standard pH range of a toner.
I am looking for a dark red, `oil-soluble` color for a body oil formulation with the following requirements: * No fading * No sedimentation/precipitation * Does not stain clothes I have already tried using `D&C Red 17 (CI 26100) (Oil-Soluble, EasyDissolve)`, but I need the shade to be darker or more blackish. I have purchased `D&C Green 6 (CI 61565)` to test mixing it in. **Questions:** 1. Will `D&C Green 6 (CI 61565)` cause the product to stain clothes? 2. Are there any other oil-soluble dark red, black, or other colors recommended for body oil to achieve a deep red shade instead of `D&C Red 17`? (e.g., `Solvent Red 48 (D&C Red 27)`, `ReadyMix D&C Red No.6 Lake`, `Iron Oxides Black ReadyMix`). The requirements remain: no fading, no sediment, and no staining on clothes.
I am looking for advice on ingredients for color protection and UV protection (color agent control). I plan to use them in the following products: * Body perfumes * Reed diffusers I don't have information on which specific ingredients would be suitable for these applications.
Can `Bifidobacterium longum (200 billion/g) (Freeze-dried)` be added to ice cream? - What is the best method to incorporate it while maintaining the maximum efficacy of the microorganisms?
What is the chemical formula?
