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Regarding fragrance and preservatives for oral products: 1. Can **Essential Oil** and **Perfume** be used for flavoring lip balm (including mouthwash), or should only...

Cosmetics Fragrance Lip Balm Mouthwash Oral Application Preservation
Posted by dearpoy
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I need advice. I made shower gel around September. At that time, it had a lot of foam and whipped up well. By this month (December), the foam doesn't whip up anymore. The...

Cosmetics Foaming Microbial Contamination Preservation Shower Gel Stability
Posted by timsum_123
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I would like a herbal shampoo formulation. I currently make my own using about 60% kaffir lime, 20% ginger, 15% butterfly pea, and 5% water. I need a formulation that is free...

Cosmetics Herbal Formulation Shampoo Silicone-Free Sulfate-Free Formulation pH Adjustment
Posted by supaporn.ekg
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Regarding raw materials: 1. Can Copper (which helps reduce red marks, dark marks, and acne scars) be mixed with `ActiveRelease Retinal`? The purpose is to treat inflammatory...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Chelating Agent Ingredient Interaction Scar Treatment Serum
Posted by kularb_f
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Could you please provide a formulation for a loose face powder that helps control oil on the face and does not contain Talc? The desired properties are that it should be easy...

Cosmetics Light Texture Loose Powder Oil Control Talc-Free Formulation Translucency
Posted by minnie.dream
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Could you please provide detailed mixing steps for the **Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite)** formula with the following ingredients? **Base Ingredients and Percentage:** * Purified...

Cosmetics Serum Serum Formulation Solubility Viscosity pH Adjustment
Posted by kaka_barkar
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I have a lip balm project. 1. For Yellow Beeswax from MySkinRecipes, is it food grade and can it be used on the mouth? 2. Are Canuaba wax, Candellila wax, and Shea Butter food...

Cosmetics Ingestion Safety Ingredient Safety Lip Balm Lip Product Waxes
Posted by progressiveskin
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Regarding mouthwash formulation: * Which preservatives can be used? * When mixing PEG-20 with water, it becomes cloudy. Is there a substance that can make it clear and pleasant...

Cosmetics Alcohol Formulation Clarity Mouthwash Preservation Solubilizer
Posted by kusumachai
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I have a conditioner bar recipe that uses BTMS, but I cannot find it for purchase. I saw a post on the board mentioning that **BTAC** can be used as a substitute. Can I use...

Cosmetics Conditioner Bar Formula Alternatives Ingredient Alternatives Texture Usage Percentage
Posted by p.tantida
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Can you provide information on how to formulate pomade, specifically covering both oil-based and water-based types, including the key ingredients and their functions?

Cosmetics Hair Styling Hold Oil-based Formulation Pomade Water-based Formulation
Posted by nanmemory
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Can 1,3 Propanediol be used instead of propylene for herbal extraction?

Cosmetics Cosmetic Application Extraction Method Ingredient Alternatives Natural Ingredients Solvents
Posted by miraclej097
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Based on the provided formula, the cream is too liquid. How can I thicken it to a toothpaste-like consistency? Formula: * Ethyl Alcohol 10% * สารละลายในแอลกอฮอล์ 20% * Wax...

Cosmetics Cream Texture Texture Modification Thickener Viscosity
Posted by sroydondon
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I am formulating a body serum with the goal of skin brightening. I would like to request a review and advice on the following formulation: * GlucoBright 4% * B3 3% * Licorice...

Cosmetics Preservation Serum Skin Brightening Texture pH Adjustment
Posted by thanyarat5822301003
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I would like to know which ingredients can be added to soap to create a sticky/viscous foam, similar to the texture of Snail Secretion?

Cosmetics Foaming Liquid Soap Texture Thickener Viscosity
Posted by kachaphod
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Is Isododecane a natural or synthetic oil?

Cosmetics Emollient Solvents Synthetic Ingredient Texture Waterproof
Posted by cloverlab.th
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Can [PRODUCT NAME: Complex Salicylic Acid (Powder, Water-Soluble)] be used in a facial cleansing gel formulation at 5% concentration and still retain its properties and effectiveness?

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Effectiveness Facial Cleanser Gel Solubility
Posted by austiname789
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I have questions about **Butter Cream Maker**: 1. Can it be added directly to the formula? 2. Is it an emulsifier for water and oil, and does it replace the need for Tween 80?...

Cosmetics Body Butter Emulsifier Formulation Adjustment Skin Absorption Thick Texture
Posted by nutshop_zaza
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Hello, I need some help. I'm encountering an ingredient separation issue: * I mixed **Butylene Glycol** with **Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)** (Ultra-Fine). When left standing,...

Cosmetics Co-solvent Phase Separation Solubility Solution Suspending Agent
Posted by nopbhasartra.th
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Which type of Hyaluronic Acid (Hya) is suitable for making a face mask serum? I want to make a serum that can be applied all over the face and eye area, then covered with a sheet mask.

Cosmetics Face Mask Hydration Ingredient Selection Serum Texture
Posted by jn_andy
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I would like to inquire: Are there any ingredients that can be added to a **Mineral Spray** to help makeup last longer? Thank you very much.

Cosmetics Film Former Ingredient Suggestion Long-lasting Spray Water-based Formulation
Posted by jeab.kattareeya
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