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I would like to ask for advice on how to formulate a pearly facial foam cleanser. What are the key components needed, such as surfactants, pearling agents (like `emulPearl™` or Glyceryl Distearate), and thickeners (like FaceFoam-LC™)? What are the formulation tips regarding combining surfactants, incorporating the pearling agent (including heating requirements), adding thickeners, ensuring compatibility, and adjusting the final pH (e.g., 5.5-6.5)?
How can Alpha Arbutin be dissolved or incorporated into an oil-based sunscreen formulation?
I would like to know the country of origin, the part of the Eucalyptus tree used, and the extraction method for `Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil` from your store. (This is so I can explain it correctly to customers.) Thank you.
Hello, I'm planning to make a two-phase cleansing liquid (oil and water layers). Could you please review the formula below to see if it's suitable? My skin is combination type, with a very oily T-zone and dry elsewhere. I'm prone to inflammatory acne and clogged pores, especially in the T-zone. **Oil Phase:** * Oilsify 30: 6% * Fractionated Coconut Oil: 31% **Water Phase:** * Butylene Glycol: 10% * Glycerin: 7% * Ethyl Alcohol: 5% * Poloxamer 184: 10% * Poloxamer 124: 5% * Water: 25% * Mild Preserved: 1% Based on the formula above, if I don't want to include Ethyl Alcohol, can I remove it and increase the percentage of other ingredients instead? If yes, which ingredient should I increase?
I would like a skin oil to make my skin plump and hydrated. Which one is better or would you recommend? Here is the formulation I am considering, for 100ml: * Avocado Oil (Refined) 86% * Phytosphingosine 1% * Pure-Phytosterols™ 2% * Octyldodecanol 10% * Alaria Esculenta Extract 1% Thank you.
I am looking for recommendations for a cost-effective eyebrow and hair growth liquid/serum formula that is effective. Currently, I am contracting production at 3500 baht per kilogram and would like to find a formula that is cheaper to allow for a lower selling price.
Hello, I would like advice on how to dissolve **Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5, DL-Panthenol, Powder)** in water without causing sedimentation. I have tried dissolving it in water multiple times, but sedimentation still occurs after leaving it for a while. Could you please advise on how to dissolve it so that no sedimentation occurs? Thank you.
Regarding 'Scent Extracts', I would like to know: * Do they smell like typical fragrances? * Are they water-soluble? * Can they be used in: * Cream * Lotion * Bar soap?
I have a problem with dry and peeling lips due to medication I take daily. Currently, no matter what brand of lip balm or traditional lip salve I use, it doesn't help. I saw an advertisement for a product called **Hyaluronic Acid** from one brand that says it can be applied to the lips. Could the staff please advise: 1. Which **Hyaluronic Acid** product should I use? 2. What other ingredients should I add if I want to order a lip product that focuses on providing moisture and **reducing fine lines** around the mouth? 3. I would like the texture to be a gel that can be squeezed out of a tube.
I would like to request the staff to review a skincare formulation I plan to produce. The product is intended to address depigmentation through multiple mechanisms, provide both short-term and long-term antioxidant protection (including enzyme antioxidants), offer hydration via both humectants and occlusives, and help balance the skin by reducing irritation, maintaining moisture levels, and controlling oiliness. The base should be able to accommodate a significant amount of oils and silicones. Based on the information on your website, the selected ingredients are individually compatible, but I am unsure if they can be mixed together in this specific formula. I have used almost all the selected ingredients before without any allergic reaction, except for Bakuchiol, which I haven't tried. Please review the following formulation: **Part 1** * 5% Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear) * 0.5% SiliSolve Plus™ * 4% Light Lotion Maker * 2% Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine * 1% Shea Butter (Ultra Soft) *Instruction:* Blend Part 1 at 60°C, then cool to below 40°C. **Part 2** * 4.5% Dimethicone 1Secs *Instruction:* Dissolve into Part 1. **Part 3** * 5% Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate * 0.5% 4-butyl Resorcinol * 1% Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin - Deodorized) * 1% Avena sativa (Oat) Oil * 1% Echium Oil (Refined) * 1% Sea Buckthorn (Fruit) Oil (Organic - Virgin) * 1% Pomegranate Seed Oil (Refined) * 1% Rose Hip Oil (Extra Virgin Organic) * 1% Squalane (Olive) * 1% Natural Bisabolol * 1% Bakuchiol * 0.3% Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) (Powder) * 0.2% Coenzyme Q10 (Powder) *Instruction:* Blend the oil phase ingredients together, then add to Part 1 and Part 2. **Part 4** * 3% Butylene Glycol * 0.1% Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 20%) * 0.05% Licorice Extract (Glabridin 90%) *Instruction:* Dissolve the ingredients together, then blend with Parts 1, 2, and 3. **Part 5** * 36.45% Aqua (Corrected from original 7.1% to total 100%) * 10% Repair Activator™ * 5% Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (aka. Pitera) * 5% Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) * 4% GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine) * 3% 1,2-Hexanediol * 3% MOIST24 (Glycereth-26) * 3% Dimethyl Isosorbide * 5% 4D Hyaluronic Acid * 3% beta glucan * 2% Ectoin * 1% Siliwax Aqua * 1% Glutathione (L-Glutathione) (Extrasol) * 1% Prebio-care (Skin Prebiotic) * 1% Glyceryl glucoside * 1% Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract * 1% Mineral Ready™ (Mn+Zn+Cu) * 0.5% Pure-NAC™ (N-acetylcarnosine) * 0.2% Superoxide Dismutase * 0.1% Calcium Pantothenate * 1% ActiveProtec™ *Instruction:* Dissolve the water phase ingredients together, then add 0.5% TaraGel™ (Caesalpinia spinosa gum) and 0.5% Satin Cream Maker™ and blend until a gel forms. Combine this gel with Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. **Part 6** * 3% Resveratrol LongMax™ * 1% Phospholipid * 1% Pure-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract, 98% EGCG) * 0.25% Pure-Genistein™ *Instruction:* Disperse ingredients into the base from Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Afterwards, add 0.5% Phenoxyethanol SA and 0.2% Disodium EDTA.
I would like to know if the following ingredients can be mixed together: 1. Perfect C 5% 2. Vitamin E 0.5% 3. Aloe Vera Oil 94.5% My questions are: 1. Can these ingredients be mixed together? Do I need to add a preservative? 2. If mixed, what is the approximate shelf life of the product? 3. Which is lighter, absorbs faster, is non-greasy, and leaves no oiliness between Aloe Vera Oil and Squalane oil?
I have the following formulation and would like to know if any corrections are needed: * Flora Solve Clear 5% * Isododecane 5% * Glycerine 2% * Ethyl ascorbic acid 1% * Laurocapram 1% * Sweet melon 1% * AnyGel 0.75% * Triethanolamine 0.5% * Phenoxyethanol (extra pure) 0.5% * Vitamin E 0.1% * Water Are there any necessary corrections for this formula?
I have a night cream formulation and some users experience a stinging sensation. Are there any necessary adjustments to this formula? Here is the formula: 1. Full&Lift 3% 2. Repair Activator 3% 3. Wild Yam Extract 0.5% 4. Pro วิตามินบี 5 2% 5. Activated Resorcinol 1% 6. Willow Bark Extract 0.5% 7. Moist 72 3% 8. Reservoir-Tech 2% 9. L-Carnitine 2% 10. Alpha Arbutin 0.5% 11. สารสกัดสาหร่ายสีเขียว 0.5% 12. สารสกัดสาหร่ายสีน้ำตาล 0.5% 13. สารสกัดสาหร่ายสีแดง 0.5% 14. น้ำมันโจโจ้บาร์ 4% 15. เชียร์บัตเตอร์ 3% 16. Satin Cream 3% 17. Mild Preserved 3% 18. Tranexamic Acid 0.5% 19. ซิลิโคน 2% 20. น้ำกลั่น 65.5%
I would like to replicate a scar treatment oil product. The product claims to contain Vitamin A, C, and E in a dry, non-comedogenic base. The listed ingredients include: * Squalane (Olive) * Propanediol * Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) seed oil * Polyglyceryl-4-oleate (olive-derived Emulsifier) * Ethyl ascoribc acid (stable non-polar Vitamin C) * Retinyl palmitate (stable retinol) * Tocopherol (Vitamin E, natural) The product claims **2% Vitamin A Retinoid**. I have attempted to formulate a similar product with the following proposed formula: * Propylene Glycol 5% * Ascorbyl Palmitate 15% (Will it fully dissolve?) * palmitate retinol 2% * tocopheryl Vitamin E 0.1% * The rest is Olive CLEAR to replace oils and provide a texture similar to Cyclomethicone. Based on this, I have the following questions: 1. Is this proposed formula feasible? Specifically, will Ascorbyl Palmitate fully dissolve at 15%? 2. What active ingredients should be added, removed, or changed? 3. What Emulsifier should be used to help combine the ingredients? 4. I want to avoid using Squalane and Jojoba Oil due to their high cost. Could you suggest alternatives? I believe Olive CLEAR might be a suitable replacement and provide a better texture. Is this correct? I have searched previous forum posts but haven't found any formulas containing Vitamin A, C, and E together. Are there any recommended formulas?
Based on research findings, what are the potential benefits of using Probiotics and Prebiotics in skincare for overall skin health and strengthening the skin barrier? Specifically, what benefits are associated with the following: * Nitrobacter (inhibiting certain fungi and bad bacteria)? * Lactobacillus (reducing inflammation, potential for mild to moderate acne reduction)? * Bifidobacterium (reducing environmental sensitivity)? * The combination of Probiotic (Bifida) and Prebiotic (galacto-oligo saccharide) for skin dehydration? Considering the ongoing research and the impact of topical application (like cleansing and creams) on skin bacteria, what is the current understanding of the effectiveness of these ingredients?
The user had a question regarding Ceramides and topics related to cosmetic formulation. The specific details of the question are not available in the provided text, which only contains a thank you message and the expert's offer for further assistance on these topics.
Hello, I am a student studying Health and Beauty Products and would like to develop a natural sunscreen product using Aloe Vera extract and Tomato. I would like to know what ingredients are needed for the formula.
I would like to inquire about modifying the formula for the `body deodorant spray Preservative Free`. I want to change it from a spray to an underarm cream that is applied by hand. The cream should also include ingredients to help with whitening and reducing "chicken skin" (หนังไก่). Could you please provide a formula and the proportions of the ingredients? Additionally, I would like to know if I can use `Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy)` as a base instead of `Light Lotion Maker`, `Dimethicone 1Secs`, and `น้ำกลั่นปราศจากเชื้อ`. I already have `Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy)` and would prefer to use it as the base. Can I simply add the other ingredients into this base and mix by hand until they are combined? Thank you.
Can I formulate a product by mixing the following ingredients at these percentages? * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) 82% * Repair Activator™ 15% * Pep®-Coll 3%
Could you please analyze the following formula and explain the function of each ingredient? **Active Ingredients:** * Amitose GOA 2% * Sodium Hyaluronate 25% * Lactil, Argireline 2% * Tego Cosmo C250 1% * Lactil 0.15% I am having difficulty finding the function of some of these ingredients.
