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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I am using Long-Lash at a 5% concentration in my formulation. I am observing white fibrous streaks. Long-Lash is normally a clear liquid. What could be causing this? Is the...

Cosmetics Ingredient Interaction Precipitation Serum Stability pH Suitability
Posted by friend_r.w62
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I would like to know if Benzyl Alcohol and Benzyl Benzoate are the same substance (they smell similar)? But I see the store sells them separately.

Cosmetics Chemical Structure Ingredient Comparison Ingredient Function Odor
Posted by akakkoii
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I would like to ask about how to store Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide). When storing Vitamin B3 powder at room temperature in a closed container, upon opening, there is a smell...

Cosmetics Degradation Odor Raw Material Stability Storage Conditions
Posted by fristkiss001
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I made a formula at 50% batch size with the following ingredients: * TiO2 liquid 3% * ZnO liquid 3% * isopropyl palmitate 2.5% * Dimethicone 5% * Cetyl Alcohol 0.5% * stearic...

Cosmetics Coloring Cream Sunscreen Formulation Texture Texture Modification
Posted by tatataey
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