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1. Can Ethoxydiglycol be used to dissolve Ferulic Acid, and also dissolve Vitamin E Tocopheryl Acetate and Vitamin E dl-alpha tocopherol? Or can Butylene Glycol be used? 2. If...

Could you please explain the functions of the following cosmetic ingredients? * acrylamide copolymer * acrylates/c10-30 acryl acrylate crosspolymer * Butylene Glycol * calcium...

I would like to know if the product [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/6907-4d-hyaluronic-acid.html:2lxr9gk5]4D Hyaluronic Acid[/url:2lxr9gk5] is the same as...

I want to mix Euphoria for Her (compare to CK) fragrance oil with Ethyl Alcohol to make a spray perfume for personal use, like regular perfume. * Can I use these two...

When will Myristyl Nicotinate (Pro-Niacin™) be back in stock? Could you please provide information about this ingredient, also known as Max-B3™? Specifically, I'd like to know...

I am formulating a cream using Butter Cream Maker and Cetearyl Alcohol as the primary emulsifiers and thickeners, aiming to avoid using additional Emulsion Stabilizers. My oil...

I am trying to make a lip cream using the following formula recommended for Warp Cream Maker: 1. Warp Cream Maker 25% 2. Cyclomethicone 25% 3. Isododecane 25% 4. Polyethylene...

If only [Essential Oil] + PG are used without adding Diffuser base or [Alcohol], is it possible? What are the effects?

I tried using Mineral Oil in my lotion formula and the feel is very good. However, some customers are concerned it might cause acne, even though the Mineral Oil I use does not....

Regarding Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), which is oil-soluble: * Can it also be dissolved in other glycols or other solvents besides oil? (If I want to avoid using oil...

I am formulating a powder face wash using Amino Wash (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) and would like to know which of the following ingredients can be effectively and...

Could you please provide an alcohol formula to mix with Fragrance Oil for making perfume, aiming for good quality?

Can the fragrance fixatives: * Last Fix * Flora Fix * Sugar Fix be used in laundry detergent or fabric softener formulations?

I have the following formula: * Perfect-C 5% * Glycerin 5% * Disodium EDTA 0.2% * Xanthan Gum 0.5% * Phenoxyethanol 1% * Water to 100% Which ingredient should I use to dissolve...

I want to make two types of toner for combination-oily skin, one for morning and one for night. The toner will be used after cleansing and before applying other creams. 1....

I want to make a clear oil-based gel/balm similar to hair gel but slightly firmer. The formulation is entirely oil-based. Do I need to use `Oil Thick Clear S`? What percentage...

Can I add fragrance oil to my lotion formula? I want the lotion to be lightweight, easily absorbed, non-sticky, focus on skin brightening, and have a scent similar to perfume...

I need a moisturizer formula for sensitive skin with a non-sticky texture. I am confused about selecting the base and Emulsifier. Could you please review the following formula?...

Based on the information about Reservoir-Tech: 1. Reservoir-Tech is insoluble in water and oil and should be mixed with active substances. If the formula contains: * Glycerin...

I would like to inquire about a cream formulation containing: * Activated Resorcinol 1% * TXC 3% * Vitamin B3 10% * Ectoin 5% * Alpha Arbutin 2% * Mild Preserved Eco 0.5% What...