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Based on the staff's original formula, can we replace Light Lotion Maker with the pre-made base Aloevera gel lite? **Original Formula:** 1. Light Lotion Maker: 4% 2. Dimethicone 1Secs: 30% 3. น้ำกลั่น ปราศจากเชื้อ: 59% 4. Citromask™: 2% 5. Farnesol: 2% 6. Odor-Kill™ (ละลายน้ำ): 2% 7. Mild Preserved Eco™: 1% **Proposed Formula:** 1. Aloevera gel lite: 53% 2. Dimethicone 1 secs: 30% 3. น้ำกลั่น ปราศจากเชื้อ: 10% 4. Citromask: 2% 5. Farnesol: 2% 6. Odor-Kill: 2% 7. Mild Preserved Eco: 1% **Mixing Steps:** 1. Mix 3+6+7 together (Water phase) 2. Mix 1+2+4+5 together (Oil phase) 3. Mix step 1 + step 2 together Is this formula and mixing method feasible? Please advise.

Cosmetics Lotion Gel Phase Separation Emulsifier Formula Alternatives
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I have the following ingredients: * Glycerin * Safe-B3 * GlucoBright * Mild Preserved Eco * AnyGel * water Will these ingredients mix together, and what is the mixing method? Please advise.

Cosmetics Ingredient Interaction Mixing Procedure Cold Process Formulation Gel Formation Stability
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I have questions about **Global Guard™**. * If it can be used in products that go into the mouth, does that mean it is food grade? * If the cream is at `pH 5.4`, is it still usable? I intend to use it as the **only preservative** in the formula.

Cosmetics Cream Preservation pH Suitability Challenge Test Ingestion Safety
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I need a silicone that is 100% water-insoluble or minimally water-soluble to mix into the water phase to create separate layers. Could you recommend which **Silicone** product I should use?

Cosmetics Phase Separation Water-based Formulation Solubility Liquid Additive Solvents
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I would like to inquire about the compatibility of the following formulation: * Repair Activator 15% * Double Hyaluron Liquid 10% * Perfect-C 5% * Yeast Radiance 3% * Marine Plankton 3% * Yeast Resurface 3% * Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 3% * Ectoine (Ectoin) 2% * WaterLock 2% * PiteraEx 1% * Base: Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) Are these ingredients compatible when mixed together?

Cosmetics Compatibility Stability Gel Serum Phase Separation
Posted by peteempa
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I would like a compact powder formulation that has a shiny finish, low coverage, and does not feel greasy or run. It would be great if it also includes sunscreen. I already have a pressing machine. Thank you in advance.

Cosmetics Pressed Powder Sun Protection Glossiness Binder Ingredient Suggestion
Posted by chitsanupongskr
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I want to formulate a product with an ampoule texture using Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate). Since Perfect-C™ is oil-soluble, what should I use to dissolve it? I want the texture to be clear but not feel too sticky or greasy from the oil used for mixing.

Cosmetics Serum Solubility Light Texture Non-sticky Texture Oil-based Formulation
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When creating a product label that must list ingredients, how should I specify the chemical name for Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate when using the **Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming)**?

Cosmetics Shampoo Ingredient Declaration INCI Name Sulfate-Free Formulation Shampoo Base
Posted by rachoyu
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Regarding the product Oil Blender, I would like to inquire about the maximum percentage of water that can be emulsified into a Water-in-Oil formulation using this ingredient.

Cosmetics Water-in-Oil Emulsifier Emulsion Stability Usage Percentage
Posted by touchzhakornxx
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I would like to know about the colors **EASYMIX™ COLOR** Lakes (organic) and Pigment Color Lakes (organic). How are they different? Based on my understanding: * The first one (**EASYMIX™ COLOR**) does not require grinding before use. * The latter one (Pigment Color) requires grinding before use. * The latter one is more expensive. * The first one is described as Organic coated with Methicone. * The latter one is described as Organic Chemical. I would like to know: 1. How are they different? 2. Which one is better? 3. What are they made from? Thank you.

Cosmetics Pigment Dispersion Mixing Procedure Ingredient Comparison Texture
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I would like a physical sunscreen serum with approximately SPF 50 that is lightweight, easy to spread, fast absorbing, non-greasy, waterproof, moisturizing, oil-controlling all day, non-irritating, and non-acnegenic. Based on the ingredient list of a reference product: * Water * Cyclopentasiloxane * Cyclotetrasiloxane * Zinc Oxide * Titanium Dioxide * Butylene Glycol * PEG-10 Dimethicone * Dimethicone * C12-15 alkyl benzoate * Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone * Methicone * Phenoxyethanol * Alumina * HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer * Octyldodecanol * Tocopheryl Acetate * Silica * PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate * Octyldodecyl Xyloside * Sodium chloride * Disodium EDTA Is the following formula suitable? Please provide advice and mixing instructions. * `DI Water` 24.70% * `Cyclopentasiloxane` 15.00% * `Cyclotetrasiloxane` 8.00% * `Zinc Oxide` 10.00% * `Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid` (Gloss) 10.00% * `Butylene Glycol` 5.00% * `SiliSolve Plus™` (ประสานน้ำ-น้ำมัน-ซิลิโคน) 3.00% * `PMMA Booster` (SPF/Color Booster) 5.00% * `LipidSoft™` C1215 2.00% * `Water-in-Oil EZ™` 2.00% * `Phenoxyethanol` 1.00% * `Alumina` 1.00% * `BB Micro Silk™` 6.00% * `Octyldodecanol` 1.00% * `Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol)™` 0.10% * `PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate` 2.50% * `Magnesium Sulfate` 1.00% * `LipidSoft™ Moist` 2.00% * `Oil-Fix™` W 0.50% * `Beige Iron Oxides EasyMix™` 0.20%

Cosmetics Sunscreen Formulation Serum Physical UV Filter Texture Waterproof
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The user requests a wishlist feature on the website to save products for later purchase or as ideas, stating it would be convenient for frequently bought items or future trials.

Cosmetics Product Suggestion Ordering General Question
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Based on the provided information, what are the pros and cons of using `Poloxamer 407` versus `Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20)` in a mouthwash formulation? I need to decide which one to use. Thank you.

Cosmetics Mouthwash Solubilizer Texture Usage Percentage Ingredient Comparison
Posted by kusumachai
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Based on the following formula: 1. Ethyl Alcohol 15% 2. Substance dissolved in alcohol 20% 3. AnyGel 5% 4. Distilled Water (rest) I have two questions: a. Could you recommend an emulsifier for water and alcohol? b. If I want to add Jojoba Oil 10% to this formula, how should I mix it?

Cosmetics Gel Emulsifier Alcohol Formulation Stability Oil-in-Water
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When creating a product label that requires listing ingredients, how should the chemical name for the following product be specified: `Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming)`

Cosmetics Shampoo Ingredient Declaration Sulfate-Free Formulation Raw Material Technical Documents
Posted by rachoyu
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I would like to request a lightweight, waterproof sunscreen lotion formula. The requirements are: * Lightweight texture * Waterproof * Ingredients available for purchase from your store Please also provide the manufacturing instructions.

Cosmetics Lotion Sunscreen Formulation Waterproof Light Texture Ingredient Availability
Posted by dokbuaseethong
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I would like to inquire about using serums. If I use a serum containing Niacinamide 10% as the first serum, and then want to use a second serum which is L-ascorbic acid 10%, can they be used together? If they can be used together, please provide advice and usage instructions. For example, how many minutes should I wait between applying the first and second serum, or can they not be used together at all? Thank you in advance.

Cosmetics Serum Compatibility pH Suitability Usage Method Skin Irritation
Posted by rooss1612
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I would like to ask if there are any substances or oils that can be added to lotion or cream to make the skin feel **very oily** after application. * Please provide substances that are **oil-soluble**.

Cosmetics Lotion Cream Solubility Texture Modification Emollient
Posted by dokbuasee
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I am looking for ingredient recommendations to formulate a serum that provides significant face lifting and wrinkle reduction. I also want to formulate a serum that significantly reduces melasma and freckles. Could you please provide recommendations?

Cosmetics Serum Wrinkle Reduction Skin Tightening Melasma Treatment Serum Formulation
Posted by oppoax8
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Hello R&D Team, 1. Could you please review the following shampoo formula to see if it is okay? The intended use is for daily hair washing, so I would like a gentle anti-dandruff formula. * 69.35% Distilled Water * 25% Sulfate Free Shampoo Base * 1% HyaCoat * 1% Panthenol * 1.5% SugarThick * 1% Mild Preserved Eco * 0.5% Piroctone Olamine * 0.5% Zinc Pyrithione * 0.15% GuarCat Weight-less 2. Initially, the user is allergic to all types of fragrance. If fragrance is not included, will the scent of this formula be acceptable? Or do you have any recommendations for other ingredients that provide a mild scent? 3. Is the chosen preservative sufficient for this formula? Thank you very much for your assistance.

Cosmetics Shampoo Dandruff Treatment Formula Review Gentle Formulation Preservation
Posted by nalin.maetee
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