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In a formula containing Ectoin and Repair Activator, I have the following questions: * Can I use Ectoin 2% & Repair Activator 10% together with Chelating Agent in the same formula? * Can I use Laurocapram (Water Soluble) 2% as a penetration enhancer for Ectoin 2% and Repair Activator 10% in the formula, instead of DMI 3%? (I experienced severe sensitivity to the odor of DMI).
I'd like to share information about Bakuchiol as a new ingredient in Thailand, which is popular abroad and serves as an alternative to Retinol (not prescription retinoic acid) for individuals with sensitive or easily irritated skin, pregnant women, or those who react poorly to Retinol. Based on research: * Bakuchiol may be comparable or better than Retinol in some aspects for anti-aging. * It's not Retinol but acts similarly with potentially broader mechanisms. * Research supports its use for wrinkles (0.5%), acne (1-2%), Antioxidant effects (0.5%), and Photoaging (0.5%). * It can be applied during the day and enhances Antioxidant effect. * Collagen stimulation: Bakuchiol inhibits MMP-1 + 12 better than Retinol, Bakuchiol stimulates collagen 1,3,4 better than Retinol. * Hydration and barrier: Bakuchiol can stimulate Aquaropin3, which opens water channels. * Acne: 1% Bakuchiol shows better results than 2% BHA over 2, 4, and 6 weeks and inhibits P-acne. It can be used with BHA. * Whitening: Don't expect too much from whitening, it might help a little. * Results require continuous use for at least 3 months. My specific question is: Can Bakuchiol be used together with Retinol?
Hello, I purchased **สารก่อเจล Pro Polymer** from your shop. Previously, the gel texture was always cloudy. Recently, I ordered **Pro Polymer** after the price adjustment. Why is the gel texture clear now? I want to get the **สารก่อเจล** that results in a cloudy gel texture like before. Thank you.
Can I add Biotin Express to shampoo for washing hair?
I am developing a cream formulation with the following ingredients: * White Cumin: 0.3% * Pure EGCG: 2% * Resveratrol long max: 5% * Genistein: 0.5% * Silymarin: 1% * Niacinamide: 5% * Acetyl glucosamine: 4% * Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: 5% * Prebio-care: 5% * Rhamnose: 5% * Tea Tree Oil: 0.5% * Superoxide Dismutase: 5% * lipid soft f: 5% * Moist 72: 2% * double hya: 4% * EDTA: 0.2% * Satin Cream Maker: 1.5% * water: 51% I have the following questions: 1. White Cumin is described as oil-soluble but also soluble in glycol. Silymarin is described as mixable in oil. Can I dissolve both White Cumin and Silymarin in lipid soft f, or do I need to add another oil? 2. I have difficulty choosing a penetration enhancer because the formula contains active ingredients that are soluble in both water and oil. Which penetration enhancer should I use, or how many types should I include, to ensure that actives in both water and oil phases penetrate well? 3. For dispersing Pure EGCG and Genistein, what mixing speed should I use? Is continuous stirring sufficient? 4. Regarding the mixing procedure, is my understanding correct? * Mix oil-soluble parts together: White Cumin, Silymarin, lipid soft f = Phase A * Mix water-soluble parts together + Satin Cream Maker = Phase B * Combine Phase A and Phase B. * Then add Pure EGCG, Genistein, Resveratrol longmx while mixing. Thank you.
Can Sponge Gel incorporate oil? If yes, what percentage can it incorporate?
I chose the scent **brit for men**. It smells very good. Using: - น้ำหอม 30% - Flora fix 10% - แอลกอฮอล์ 60% I think the scent lasts only 1-2 hrs. And it doesn’t really project so people around can smell it. Need to smell close to the skin to get the scent. Could you please suggest how to make it project more and last longer? *I would like to have the scent bleu de chanel. Is there any chance it will be brought in for sale?
I would like to know about using Sorbic Acid as a preservative in Pitera (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate). Can Sorbic Acid dissolve in Pitera, and what is the recommended usage percentage? Regarding preservatives for mold and other microbes, which should I use between Sodium Benzoate and Sodium Metabisulfite? What are their recommended usage percentages? Also, can Alpha Arbutin at 2%, Niacinamide (B3) at 5%, and Acetyl Glucosamine (GlucoBright™) at 4% dissolve completely when mixed into Pitera?
Can these ingredients be used together in a soap formulation at a total concentration of 10% of the soap base? * Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) * Salicylic Acid (BHA) * Ichthammol * Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (Fine) * Lift-Now(TM) * Safe-B3(TM) (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) * Adenosine Liposome
I want to use Shea Butter as a cream base and mix in the following ingredients: * Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) powder * Repair Activator * Matrixyl 3000 * Argireline * Hyaluronic Acid Please recommend the most suitable water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsifier for this formulation. Thank you.
What ingredients can be used to change the texture of oil into a gel?
Hello, I have some questions about Essential Oil from your shop: 1. I would like to know how many grams are equivalent to 10 ml? 2. Are all Essential Oil scents from your shop organic grade? How do they differ from commonly sold Essential Oil? Some scents are different from other brands even though they are the same scent. Do you have any recommendations on how to choose a scent? 3. Regarding Essential Oil from your shop, if I mix it according to recipes found on the internet, can it be used to make facial balm or body lotion as usual? Thank you very much.
Regarding the use of Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate): If used in an all-oil formulation and stored in a clear container: * Will the color of the product turn yellow? * Will the properties degrade? * If it turns yellow, will the change be clearly noticeable?
I am making a facial toner intended for leave-on application, focusing on reducing acne and tightening pores. After mixing, the formula absorbs quickly and is non-sticky, which is good. However, it creates foam when applied. What could be causing this, and how can it be resolved? The formula is as follows: * Witch Hazel (alcohol free) plus allantion 78.7% * Ethyl Alcohol 5% * Safe-B3 5% * Encapsulated Salicylic Acid 3.3% * Vitamin B6 3% * L-Carnitine 3% * Zinc PCA 1% * Licorice extract A 1% The measured pH is 4-5. Thank you very much.
Hello, Since I recently purchased White Iron Oxides EasyMix™, I would like to ask: 1. When notifying the FDA, can I list the name "Iron Oxides" and then put the INCI Name in parentheses afterwards? That is, write "Iron Oxides (Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)" 2. Are White Iron Oxides EasyMix™ and Iron Oxide with INCI Names CI77491, CI77492, CI77499 considered to be in the same family of Iron Oxides? Thank you.
Regarding the use of SiliWater™ (Water-Soluble Silicone), can it be used directly on hair, or can it be mixed with conditioner and used directly?
Hello, I would like to inquire. I am unsure if all these ingredients can be in the same formula. I want a high-quality serum, so I chose to include many ingredients. Can all these ingredients be mixed together? Do I need to add or remove anything to achieve maximum wrinkle reduction efficacy? Are there any additional recommendations you can provide? Here is the list of ingredients and percentages: 1. Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu) - 3.00% 2. Repair Activator™ - 15% 3. Pep®-Coll (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5) - 3.00% 4. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (aka. Pitera) - 27% 5. Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq. Matrixyl 3000) - 5.00% 6. Apple Stem Cell Extract (AppleCell™) - 3.00% 7. DMAE (SkinTight MD™) Liquid - 3.00% 8. Rosa Hybrid Cell Extract (HybridCell™) - 2.00% 9. RETINAT™ (Starfish Extract) - 1.60% 10. Snow Algae - 2.00% 11. Wrinkle-Lax™ - 0.5% 12. Adenosine Liposome - 5.00% 13. Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract) - 1% 14. Plankton GP4G™ - 2.00% 15. Glycosaminoglycans Complex - 3.00% 16. Ectoine (Ectoin) - 2.00% 17. Marine Plankton (Lifting, Tightening) - 2.00% 18. L-Carnosine - 1.00% 19. Quick-Coll® - 2.00% 20. Salmon Roe Extract - 5.0% 21. Horse Placenta รกม้าสกัด - 1.4% 22. Tetrapeptide-21 - 3.00% 23. Hyaluronic Acid (Small Molecule) - 0.2% 24. 1,2-Hexanediol (Super-Purified, Odor-less) - 2% 25. Laurocapram (Water Soluble) - 2% 26. Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) - 3% 27. Xanthan Gum (ชนิดเจลใส, เนื้อเนียนไม่ยืด) - 0.3%
Regarding the ready-made peel-off mask powder ([url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/6892-peel-off-mask.html:38e77cmr]ผงมาส์ก ผงมาร์ค สำเร็จรูป ลอกได้[/url:38e77cmr]): I would like to ask if it's possible to prepare the formula in the form of `ผงที่ผสมกับน้ำ` (powder that mixes with water) for sale. Specifically, I want to add `สารสกัด` (extracts) and `สี` (colors), but want the texture to remain in the form of `ผงที่ผสมกับน้ำเเล้ว` (powder that is mixed with water). Is this possible?
I would like to mix a serum formulation for testing purposes before mass production. The formulation consists of the following ingredients: * Ectoin 2% * Madecassoside-80 0.5% * Pure-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract, 98% EGCG) 1% * Palmaria Palmata Extract 5% * Plankton GP4G™ 2% * Copper Peptide 2% * pentylene glycol 3% * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) 3% * Double Hyaluron Liquid 4% * Ethoxydiglycol 2% * Sterile Distilled Water 65% * Repair Activator™ 10% * Xanthan Gum 0.5% I want to achieve a texture suitable for use with a dropper, similar to The Ordinary serums. I have two main questions: 1. What is the correct mixing procedure to achieve this texture? Specifically, should I mix all ingredients in water first before adding Xanthan Gum and blending until it forms a gel, or should I blend water and Xanthan Gum first to form a gel base before adding the other ingredients (1-12) one by one and blending until incorporated? 2. Regarding the penetration enhancers (pentylene glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI), Ethoxydiglycol), is the amount used too high? Should I reduce any of them or use alternative ingredients?
I want to create a fine scrub that becomes milky and foams when water is added. Here is my current formulation: * Herbal powder 3% * Calcined Marl (Din Sor Pong Satu) 5% * Powdered Salt (QS %) * Glycerine 12% * Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) ชนิดหนัก 15% * Eumulgin O5 5% * Propylene Glycol 5% * Para-Preserve 1% I want the scrub to break into a milky texture, but I also want it to have foam. Can **PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil** and **SulFoam™ (Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate)** be dissolved by **Propylene Glycol**? Or do you have other recommendations?
