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Which gel powder should I use to make a gel that absorbs well into the skin and doesn't leave much residue?

I am a retired civil servant interested in making a high-quality herbal shampoo. I have the following questions: 1. Regarding the recommended **Sulfate Free Shampoo Base**: *...

I have a question about shampoo. What would you like to know?

Is the Rosewood oil sold on the website under the category "Essential Oil" 100% pure, without any base oils or synthetic additives?

I have two manufactured formulations: 1. **Anti-oxidant & Hydrating Essence**: This formula feels very sticky/tacky on the skin after application, like syrup. The skin feels...

I am retired and want to make herbal shampoo. I have two problems: * How can I make the shampoo texture thick and prevent sedimentation? * What are the safest chemicals to create foam?

* Can Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) be applied directly to the face without adding anything? * If I want a lighter texture that is less sticky and absorbs faster, what should I add?

# Formulation Ingredients Here is the list of ingredients and their amounts: 1. Witch Hazel Plus Allantoin 120g. 2. Matrixyl 3000 10g. 3. DMAE 5g. 4. 4D Hyaluronic Acid 10g. 5....

Based on the previously provided formula: - Sulfate Free Shampoo Base 25% - Mild Preserved Eco 1% - Water remaining to 100% I want to make a simple facial cleansing gel for...

I am using D&C Red 27 in a color-changing lip balm formula that is melted into a stick. After leaving it for 2-3 months, the color fades. What is the cause?

I've tried mixing a Lidocaine HCl formula several times before without success. The problem is that the Lidocaine doesn't penetrate the skin. A friend suggested using a W/O...

How to make a water-based gel sunscreen using water-dispersible Titanium Dioxide waterproof? I want to develop a water-based sunscreen gel. I have tested a formulation using...

I would like assistance finding substitute ingredients available on your website for the following formula, which is intended to reduce old white stretch marks caused by body...

I am making soap by mixing "sugar fix" at 2% with Fragrance, and then adding this mixture at 1% to the soap base. I found that after leaving the soap for a while, sticky...

Are there any ingredients that can replace Steareth-2, which is an emulsifier commonly used in cosmetic formulations like antiperspirants and deodorants, known for its ability...

I want to create a W/O formulation using: * Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) 35% * Liquid Germall Plus 1% * DI Water 62% * Water in Oil EZ 2% (initially, adjusted up to...

I would like an **effective** serum formula for treating acne, melasma, freckles, and dark spots.

Can NaturePreserve be used to stabilize Urea instead of Gluconolactone (Natural PHA)? I have NaturePreserve available and previously used Gluconolactone.

I want to add sun protection and whitening properties to my favorite body lotion. I plan to use Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, and Alpha Arbutin. 1. Can I mix...

I would like to know about Polysorbate 20 and PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil. 1. Are both of these suitable as solubilizers for oil and water phases to create clear...