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I am using TEA in a serum formulation at 0.10%. I would like to know what other ingredients can be used instead of TEA.
I would like a simple formulation for powder blush using natural ingredients.
Can an active ingredient that must be dissolved in oil be mixed into the Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) base?
I want to create a silicone-free sunscreen with SPF50 PA++++. I'm unsure if the following ingredients will be compatible, as I'm concerned about phase separation. Here is the formulation: 1. น้ำกลั่น ปราศจากเชื้อ: 50% 2. SPF Protect Ultra™ II: 15% 3. Bisoctrizole (Compare to Tinosorb M): 10% 4. Zinc Oxide Neutral: 8% 5. Oil-Fix™ W (Water-Resistant, Oil/Silicone): 4% 6. PMMA Booster (SPF/Color Booster): 3% 7. Polyhydroxystearic acid: 3% 8. WaterGuard™ Lite: 3% 9. Water-Capsule™ (Water-in-Oil Cream): 2% 10. Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free): 1% 11. Satin Cream Maker™: 1% Mixing Method: * Water Phase: Mix 1 + 3 + 6 + 10 + 11 together. * Oil Phase: Mix 2 + 4 + 5 + 7 + 8 + 9 together.
Hello, I have chronic and severe acne and dry skin. I can use regular creams, but my old acne doesn't go away, and sometimes new acne appears. Could the team recommend something? I have planned a formula with the following ingredients: 1. Retinol A 2. สารสกัดจากว่านหางจระเข้ 3. สารสกัดใบบัวบก 4. copper 5. Hyaluronic Acid Using the percentages recommended on the website for each ingredient. Does the team have any other ingredients you would recommend adding? Thank you very much. My skin type is dry with both inflammatory and chronic acne. I can use regular creams normally, but the old acne doesn't disappear, and sometimes new acne appears. Please advise.
I saw a toner product containing BHA (Salicylic Acid) from one brand that claims to have a pH of 3.5 and uses Arginine to adjust the pH. I would like to know if Arginine can actually be used to adjust the pH of BHA. Thank you.
I want to order a water-resistant ingredient for a skin whitening cream that contains water. I purchased `Unimer U151`, but it did not provide water resistance. Which ingredient should I use?
As a beginner with no prior knowledge, I would like to ask for guidance on the following: 1. A face care formula primarily using natural extracts, in a lightweight cream or serum texture, with the following benefits: * Moisturizing the face * Reducing wrinkles * Fading acne marks, freckles, and dark spots * Providing sun protection 2. Should day and night creams be separated? If yes, please provide formulas for both. 3. A basic sunscreen formula. Thank you for your assistance.
I cannot find **Easy Cream Maker** on the website. Has it been discontinued? What alternatives can I use?
I am making a balm using chili extract that is extracted with `Propylene Glycol`. When I add the chili extract to the other ingredients, it separates. How can I make the extract compatible with the other ingredients in the balm?
Regarding fragrance and preservatives for oral products: 1. Can **Essential Oil** and **Perfume** be used for flavoring lip balm (including mouthwash), or should only **Flavor** be used? 2. Can the preservatives `Mild Preserved Eco` or `Eye Preserved™ (Polyaminopropyl Biguanide)` be used for mouthwash?
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 texture remains, but it feels like only the viscosity from N70 and other RMs is left. I don't know what caused this. Please provide advice. Thank you.
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 from: * Parabens * Silicone * Sulfates And results in a final product with a pH of approximately 4.5-5.5. Thank you.
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 acne while also reducing red/dark marks from acne. Or do you have any better alternatives to recommend? 2. If mixing `ActiveRelease Retinal`, is it okay *not* to include `EDTA`? I am concerned it might chelate the copper ions.
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 to blend, lightweight, and translucent.
Could you please provide detailed mixing steps for the **Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite)** formula with the following ingredients? **Base Ingredients and Percentage:** * Purified Water: 44.80% * Ethoxydiglycol (ทำละลาย): 20.00% * Propylene Glycol (ลื่นผิว): 10.00% * Glycerin (ลื่นผิว): 3.00% * Laureth-23 (ประสานน้ำ น้ำมัน): 3.00% * Triethanolamine (ปรับ pH): 1.00% * d-Alpha Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E): 1.00% * Phenoxyethanol (สารกันเสีย): 1.00% * Ferulic Acid (ต้านอนุมูลอิสระ): 0.50% * Panthenol (Vitamin B5 ให้ความชุ่มชื้น): 0.50% * Hyaluronic Acid Standard (ให้ความชุ่มชื้น): 0.10% * Hyaluronic Acid Nano (ให้ความชุ่มชื้น): 0.10% * L-ascorbic acid Ultra-Fine: 15.00%
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 grade? 3. If they are food grade, is there any documentation to support their use on the mouth?
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 to use? * Could you provide a starting formula, including the maximum percentage of alcohol allowed?
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 BTAC in the same quantity as BTMS in my recipe? Thank you.
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?
