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Adjusting Liquid Soap Formula for More Foam and Thickness

I need a liquid soap that produces a lot of foam, cleans well, and doesn't dry out the skin. I tried the following formula: * Sulfate Free Shampoo Base 35% * Cocamidopropyl...

Cosmetics Foaming Liquid Soap Sulfate-Free Formulation Texture Viscosity
Posted by minnie.dream
2019-10-31
Inquiry about Hyaluronic Acid Molecular Weight for Formulation

If I want my formula to contain Hyaluronic Acid with a molecular weight between approximately 80,000 - 100,000 Daltons, which ingredient should I use?

Cosmetics Hydration Ingredient Function Ingredient Selection Molecular Size Texture
Posted by proadpran.ch
2019-10-31
Ingredients: Clogging Pores and Irritation Potential

Among the ingredients listed below, are there any that clog pores or cause high irritation? Thank you in advance. * Coco Betaine * Baby Foam * Gluta Clean * Poly cond 3000 *...

Cosmetics Clogged Pores Skin Irritation
Posted by l-all-a
2019-10-31
Adjusting Semi-Permanent Hair Color and Formulating from MSDS

I have two questions regarding hair dye: 1. Can the semi-permanent hair dye SemiColor - Red Brown be adjusted in color? For example, by adding black color? If so, what type of...

Cosmetics Color Adjustment Hair Dye Formulation Safety Semi-Permanent Color Technical Documents
Posted by ulee2516
2019-10-30
Squalane, Squalene, and Hectorite in Cosmetics

Could you please provide information about the properties and uses of Squalane, Squalene, Hectorite, and Hectorite Gel in cosmetic formulations? Specifically, I would like to...

Cosmetics Hydration Oil-based Formulation Suspension Texture Thickener
Posted by sirikosin
2019-10-30
Using Ferulic Acid to Improve Vitamin E Cream Stability

Dear team, Regarding a cream using **Vitamin E** (Tocopheryl Acetate) that changes color despite being in an opaque container, would adding **Ferulic Acid** help to slow down...

Cosmetics Antioxidant Color Changing Cream Oxidation Stability
Posted by wisedrb
2019-10-30
Thickening Agents and Preservatives for Clear Herbal Shampoo

Could you please recommend: 1. Ingredients that help make a clear herbal shampoo formula more viscous? 2. Preservatives to use in a clear shampoo formula?

Cosmetics Clarity Natural Formulation Preservation Shampoo Thickener
Posted by belovedbatik
2019-10-30
Thai FDA Limits for Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate in Skincare

I would like to know the maximum percentage of **Ethyl Ascorbic acid** and **Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate** that the Thai FDA (อย.) allows to be included when producing skincare...

Cosmetics Regulatory Compliance Usage Percentage
Posted by niew_panas
2019-10-30
Reducing Stickiness in Water Essence Formulation

My water essence formulation feels sticky. Which ingredient is causing the stickiness, and how can I adjust the formula? I want the product to be a water essence for the first...

Cosmetics Essence Hydration Stickiness Texture Texture Modification
Posted by bangtanaunty
2019-10-30
Solvents for Fragrance Ingredients: Musk Ketone, Coumarin, etc.

Regarding the chemicals ordered, which solvents should be used to dissolve the following ingredients? * Musk Ketone * Coumarin * Musk Ambrette * Camphor * Patchouli Hexanol *...

Cosmetics Fragrance Ingredient Suggestion Raw Material Solubility Solvents
Posted by private.nattapong
2019-10-30
Warming SugarThick for Shampoo Formula and Mixing Steps

I want to know how to warm SugarThick™ externally until it becomes liquid, so I can add it to a shampoo formula. I also want to know if this shampoo formula is viable: * Coco...

Cosmetics Mixing Procedure Shampoo Surfactant Thickener Viscosity
Posted by designbylove
2019-10-30
REGU®-AGE Usage for Eye Area & Ingredient for Gray Hair

1. How should I use **REGU®-AGE**? Can it be applied directly to the skin around the eyes? 2. Which ingredient helps with gray hair?

Cosmetics Dark Circles Reduction Eye Care Grey Hair Care Serum Spray
Posted by bangles39
2019-10-29
Olivem 1000 Emulsification of Oils and Silicones, Usage Rate

Regarding the ingredient Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate): * Can it emulsify oils or Silicone? * If yes, what is the maximum percentage it can emulsify in a formulation?

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Emulsifier Oil-in-Water Usage Percentage
Posted by tuktuk717
2019-10-29
Oleic Acid Rancidity and Storage

Does the Oleic Acid sold by the company have a rancid smell?

Cosmetics Odor Oxidation Raw Material Stability Storage Conditions
Posted by namdissuthi
2019-10-28
Which Hyaluron Type is Best for Skin Results?

Which type of Hyaluron gives the best skin results?

Cosmetics Anti-aging Hydration Molecular Size Serum Skin Absorption
Posted by patarapolchuon
2019-10-28
Country of Origin for Specific Ingredients

Could you please provide the country of origin for the following ingredients? 1. Madecassoside 80% 2. Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 20%) 3. Hyaluronic Acid (Small Molecule)...

Cosmetics Ingredient Origin Raw Material
Posted by khunchinz
2019-10-28
Cleansing Water Formula: Poloxamer 184 Usage and Alcohol Alternatives

Regarding the high-performance Cleansing Water formula example provided: **Example Formula:** * Water: Remaining to 100% * Butylene Glycol: 10% * Glycerin: 7% * Ethyl Alcohol:...

Cosmetics Alcohol-Free Formulation Cleaning Water Formulation Examples Ingredient Alternatives Usage Percentage
Posted by minnie.dream
2019-10-27
Lip Balm Texture with Shea and Cocoa Butter

I would like to know if the texture of the product using the following formula will be too hard: * Cocoa Absolute: 0.50 % * shea butter (Refined): 49.75 % * Cocoa Butter...

Cosmetics Fat Base Hard Texture Lip Balm Texture Waxes
Posted by mos_master
2019-10-27
Micellar Water Formulation: Ingredient Substitute and Mixing Order

I have a Micellar Water formula and have two questions: Here is the formula: 1. Aqua/Water (RO) Remaining 2. Hexylene Glycol 5% 3. Glycerin 7% 4. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate 5....

Cosmetics Cleaning Water Facial Cleanser Ingredient Alternatives Mixing Procedure Surfactant
Posted by babyoilnatural
2019-10-26
Ingredient Recommendations and Manufacturing Inquiry for Acne & Scar Treatment Products

I want to create a cosmetic brand for acne prevention and treating acne scars. I have two key ingredients in mind and would like recommendations for other ingredients. I also...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Custom Formulation Liposome Scar Treatment Serum
Posted by chwintansrisook
2019-10-25