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I have a base formulation with the following composition: * Oil: 50% * Alcohol: 40% * Remaining: 10% I have two questions regarding this base: 1. Which ingredient is suitable for emulsifying or solubilizing this base? 2. Which ingredient is suitable for creating a cream or gel texture?
I have questions regarding specific fragrance types and the process of mixing essential oils/fragrance oils with alcohol: 1. Which scent would you recommend for an Aquatic or Sea note? 2. Which scent would you recommend for a fresh, clean air note? 3. Do you have a fragrance with a Seaweed note? 4. Will the Pink Pepper fragrance be available for sale? 5. When mixing Essential Oil or Fragrance Oil with Alcohol, is it necessary to let it macerate/age beforehand? (I read from foreign sources that this step is required.)
I would like to ask about the following formulation: * **Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate** 10% * **Bakuchiol** 1% * **Squalene** 89% Will this formulation separate? And are the ingredients compatible? Also, if I use this formulation together with another serum that contains **Niacinamide**, will there be any problems? I am concerned about the interaction between **Niacinamide** and **Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate**.
I purchased the fragrance `Love Story (compare to Chloe)` from the Fragrance category. I would like to know: 1. Do I need to mix it with anything, or can I put it in a spray bottle and spray it directly? 2. Do other fragrances in the same category also need to be mixed? I plan to use it as a body spray.
I am looking for a primer to cover pitted acne scars. I want it to be clear, long-lasting on the skin, and not leave a white cast after application, especially when applied just on specific spots to cover the scars. What ingredients should I use?
I want to formulate a serum using Galactomyces as the base (formula details below). Since Galactomyces is a liquid, I want to adjust the texture to be more like a serum or gel. I'm unsure which ingredient to use and at what percentage. Also, based on the formula, which ingredients should be adjusted (reduced or increased) and where? Formula Details: * Galactomyces 71% * Bifida 15% * Niacinamide 10% * Glucosamine 4% Thank you.
I need a liquid soap that produces a lot of foam, cleans well, and doesn't dry out the skin. I tried the following formula: * Sulfate Free Shampoo Base 35% * Cocamidopropyl Betaine 5% * Flora Foam 5% (Added for thickness) * Fragrance 5% * Mild Preserved Eco 1% * Water 49% The result was almost no foam. Based on the above formula, how should I adjust or reduce which ingredients to get a formula with abundant foam and a non-liquid consistency?
If I want my formula to contain Hyaluronic Acid with a molecular weight between approximately 80,000 - 100,000 Daltons, which ingredient should I use?
Among the ingredients listed below, are there any that clog pores or cause high irritation? Thank you in advance. * Coco Betaine * Baby Foam * Gluta Clean * Poly cond 3000 * BTAC * CTAC * GuarCat standard * Sodium Lactate * Stearic acid * BHA * Sugar Fix * Fragrance (used Aloe vera scent) * Phenoxyethanol SA
I have two questions regarding hair dye: 1. Can the semi-permanent hair dye SemiColor - Red Brown be adjusted in color? For example, by adding black color? If so, what type of black color should be used? 2. If I want to formulate my own hair dye based on the ingredients listed in a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), but change the color, is that possible?
Could you please provide information about the properties and uses of Squalane, Squalene, Hectorite, and Hectorite Gel in cosmetic formulations? Specifically, I would like to know: * What are the differences between Squalane (Olive) and Squalene (Synthetic, For Lip Gloss)? * What are the properties and suitable applications for each (e.g., skin types, benefits, product types)? * How are oil gel forms like `Squalane Oil Gel` and `Hemisqualane Gel` used? * What are `Disteardimonium Hectorite` and `Stearalkonium Hectorite`, and how are they used as thickeners in oil or silicone-based formulations (including the activation process with `ethyl alcohol` or `propylene carbonate`)? * What is `Hectorite Gel™`, how does it function as a pre-dispersed gelling agent for oils, and what is its specific use in makeup formulations (e.g., suspending pigments)? Are there variations like `Hectorite Gel™ (LipidSoft Base)`?
Dear team, Regarding a cream using **Vitamin E** (Tocopheryl Acetate) that changes color despite being in an opaque container, would adding **Ferulic Acid** help to slow down oxidation better? This is in a case where chemical antioxidants are not preferred, referencing the **C E Ferulic** formula.
Could you please recommend: 1. Ingredients that help make a clear herbal shampoo formula more viscous? 2. Preservatives to use in a clear shampoo formula?
I would like to know the maximum percentage of **Ethyl Ascorbic acid** and **Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate** that the Thai FDA (อย.) allows to be included when producing skincare products for sale.
My water essence formulation feels sticky. Which ingredient is causing the stickiness, and how can I adjust the formula? I want the product to be a water essence for the first step of body care, providing hydration, moisture, reducing irritation, suitable for combination skin with an oily T-zone, dehydrated, and flaky skin. The formulation is as follows (in %): * Water: qs to 100% * EDTA: 0.2 * Aloe Vera Extract: 3 * Plankton GP4G: 2 * Grape Seed Extract: 0.5 * 4d hya: 5 * Rhamnose: 3 * Calendula Extract: 5 * Glyceryl glucoside: 3 * Sea Kelp Extract: 2 * Microcare PHC: 1
Regarding the chemicals ordered, which solvents should be used to dissolve the following ingredients? * Musk Ketone * Coumarin * Musk Ambrette * Camphor * Patchouli Hexanol * Raspberry Ketone Thank you.
I want to know how to warm SugarThick™ externally until it becomes liquid, so I can add it to a shampoo formula. I also want to know if this shampoo formula is viable: * Coco Betaine = 20% * SulFoam™ (Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate) = 10% * SugarThick™ = 3% * Herbal water = 67% Please provide the mixing steps for ingredients 1, 2, and 3.
1. How should I use **REGU®-AGE**? Can it be applied directly to the skin around the eyes? 2. Which ingredient helps with gray hair?
Regarding the ingredient Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate): * Can it emulsify oils or Silicone? * If yes, what is the maximum percentage it can emulsify in a formulation?
Does the Oleic Acid sold by the company have a rancid smell?
