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Recommendations for Non-Whitening Physical Sunscreen Ingredients

Could you please recommend **100% physical sunscreen** ingredients that are **fast-absorbing** and **do not leave a white cast**? (The price can be high as it will be for personal use.)

Cosmetics Ingredient Suggestion Physical UV Filter Skin Absorption Sunscreen Formulation White Cast Reduction
Posted by faiifaii2535
2020-01-17
Guidance on Using Purchased Ingredients for Dark Spots and Dullness

Hello MySkinRecipes Team, I decided to purchase some ingredients from you without researching properly beforehand. At the time of purchase, I understood that I could mix them...

Cosmetics Exfoliation Formulation Examples Powder Serum Skin Brightening
Posted by bogustmascotshop
2020-01-15
Mouthwash causing black debris after rinsing

I want to ask about RM mouthwash like Bamboo mouthwash, Charming mouthwash, what ingredient reacts with saliva that causes black debris to come out when rinsing?

Cosmetics Effectiveness Ingredient Interaction Mouthwash Oral Application Precipitation
Posted by puntipa.cmh
2020-01-15
Fragrance Diffusion in Liquid Soap

I am currently making **liquid soap** and using **Fragrance** at a concentration of **1.5%**. I've found that the scent does not diffuse well when lathering. Do you have any...

Cosmetics Encapsulation Fragrance Diffusion Liquid Soap Solubilizer Wash-off Application
Posted by chatkathac
2020-01-14
Thickening Clear Liquid Formulas Without Heat

My formula is a clear liquid after mixing. I want to make the texture thicker or more viscous. Which thickening agent should I use that will keep the clarity and does not require heat?

Cosmetics Clarity Cold Process Formulation Gel Stability Viscosity
Posted by ora-buy
2020-01-14
Facial Spray Formulation: Need for Penetration Enhancer?

I want to make a facial spray using entirely water-soluble ingredients. The formula includes 70% Rose Water. Do I need to use a Penetration Enhancer?

Cosmetics Custom Formulation Ingredient Selection Penetration Enhancer Spray Water-based Formulation
Posted by rando_v
2020-01-13
Making a High-Concentration Fractionated Coconut Oil Gel

I want to make a cosmetic product that is a clear, non-greasy gel with approximately 90-100 percent Fractionated Coconut Oil. 1. Which gelling agents can be used? 2. If water...

Cosmetics Gel Gelling Agent Heat Sensitive Non-sticky Texture Oil-based Formulation
Posted by wee24160
2020-01-13
Hair Treatment Wax Formulation

I want to make hair treatment wax. * What ingredients should I use? * Could you provide a formula?

Cosmetics Formulation Examples Hair Treatment Ingredient Selection Pomade Texture
Posted by fixspeedcolor
2020-01-13
Inquiry about Missing Fragrance Products

The fragrance products are all gone from the website. Are they discontinued, under maintenance, or something else?

Cosmetics Fragrance Product Availability Product Inquiry
Posted by batblast41
2020-01-12
ClearClean Thickener Loses Viscosity After Storage

Regarding `ClearClean` (thickener for shampoo), when I first used it after purchasing, it worked well. The second and third times were also good. However, after storing it for...

Cosmetics Shampoo Stability Storage Conditions Thickener Viscosity
Posted by mitdee2011
2020-01-11
Using Chloroxylenol (PCMX) for Disinfectant Spray and Adding Fragrance

Could you please advise if Chloroxylenol (PCMX), which has disinfectant properties similar to Dettol, can be mixed with water to create a multi-purpose disinfectant spray?...

Cosmetics Disinfectant Formulation Examples Fragrance Spray Usage Percentage
Posted by austiname789
2020-01-11
Anti-Pollution Formulation with Ectoin, Fucus Film, and Plankton Extracts

I'm wondering if Ectoin alone can protect against PM2.5 dust without needing other ingredients. I have ordered the following ingredients: * Ectoin * Fucus Film * Plankton *...

Cosmetics Anti-Pollution Formulation Examples Serum Texture Usage Percentage
Posted by h.naphat1
2020-01-11
Review of Galactomyces and Arbutin Serum Formulation

Could you please review the following formulation? * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 93% * Arbutin 2% * Butylene Glycol 5% Thank you.

Cosmetics Formula Review Serum Skin Brightening Stability Texture
Posted by tiraofficially
2020-01-11
Colorants for Water-Based Lip Tint

For a water-based lip tint formulation, what type of colorant should be used to achieve a staining effect on the lips?

Cosmetics Coloring Ingredient Selection Lip Tint Staining Water-based Formulation
Posted by chanya.waltz
2020-01-11
Gelling Agents for Gel Treatment with Vitamin Pushing Machines

Could you please recommend suitable gelling agents for use in a gel treatment formulation intended for various vitamin pushing machines?

Cosmetics Cosmetic Application Electrolyte Tolerance Gel Gelling Agent Texture
Posted by pasinnm
2020-01-10
MSH White Dissolution Issues and Whitening Ingredient Compatibility

I am having trouble dissolving MSH White™ (Undecylenoyl phenylalanine). I tried following the directions by warming the oil, adding MSH White™, and mixing, but it seems to...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Suitability Oil-based Formulation Skin Brightening Solubility
Posted by thelittledraco
2020-01-10
Ingredient Compatibility: Bakuchiol, Zinc PCA, Disodium EDTA, and DMAE

Based on the description that Bakuchiol has issues with metal ions and should include a chelating agent like Disodium EDTA 0.1% or Phytic Acid for maximum stability: 1. If the...

Cosmetics Chelating Agent Compatibility Ingredient Interaction Ionic Compatibility Stability
Posted by llerickll
2020-01-09
Silicone-based Formula with Water Drop Texture

Will this formula result in a texture that creates water drops when applied? Formula: 1. Special Clear Silicone Gel 70 g 2. Titanium Dioxide Nano 25 g 3. Zinc Oxide Nano 25 g...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Silicone-based Formulation Sun Protection Water Break Texture Water-in-Silicone
Posted by kapongpang_1988
2020-01-09
Fragrance Longevity in Shampoo with Deodorizers and Fixatives

I have questions about fragrance longevity in shampoo: * If a deodorizing agent is added to a shampoo formula, will it affect the longevity of the Fragrance that is added,...

Cosmetics Deodorizing Fragrance Fragrance Fixation Ingredient Interaction Shampoo
Posted by l-all-a
2020-01-08
Using Essential Oils in Personal Care Products and Direct Application

Can Essential Oil be mixed directly into regular shower cream, lotion, or shampoo? And can it be applied directly to the skin?

Cosmetics Dilution Lotion Shampoo Shower Cream Usage Method
Posted by linleena
2020-01-08