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I would like assistance finding substitute ingredients available on your website for the following formula, which is intended to reduce old white stretch marks caused by body changes over many years: * Aqua * Paraffinum liquidum * cetearyl isononanoate * sorbitol * Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil * butyrospermum parkii butter * pentaerythrityl tetrabehenate * C14-22 Alcohol / Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer * disodium phosphate * polyisobutene * glucose * c12-20 alkyl glucoside * asiaticoside * Citric Acid * asiatic acid * madecassic acid * Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether * sorbitan isostearate * potassium iodide * potassium thiocyanate * sodium chloride * glucose oxidase * lactoperoxidase * Centella Asiatica Extract Could you please review this list and suggest which ingredients from your website can be used as direct replacements or suitable alternatives?
I am making soap by mixing "sugar fix" at 2% with Fragrance, and then adding this mixture at 1% to the soap base. I found that after leaving the soap for a while, sticky granules appeared around the soap, as shown in the picture. I would like to ask what caused this problem. Thank you.
Are there any ingredients that can replace Steareth-2, which is an emulsifier commonly used in cosmetic formulations like antiperspirants and deodorants, known for its ability to withstand electrolytes and provide a non-sticky feel?
I want to create a W/O formulation using: * Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) 35% * Liquid Germall Plus 1% * DI Water 62% * Water in Oil EZ 2% (initially, adjusted up to maximum %) * Magnesium Sulfate (also tried) I have tried adjusting the oil percentage (increasing/decreasing) and increasing the percentage of Water in Oil EZ to its maximum, and also used Magnesium Sulfate, but the formulation still separates. I need a water-in-oil emulsifier that prevents separation with Mineral Oil. What emulsifier do you recommend, and what is the recommended usage percentage? ***Note: I do not need to include other active ingredients as this is intended only as a W/O cream base for research purposes.
I would like an **effective** serum formula for treating acne, melasma, freckles, and dark spots.
Can NaturePreserve be used to stabilize Urea instead of Gluconolactone (Natural PHA)? I have NaturePreserve available and previously used Gluconolactone.
I want to add sun protection and whitening properties to my favorite body lotion. I plan to use Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, and Alpha Arbutin. 1. Can I mix **ซิ้งออกไซด์นาโนลิควิด**, **ไทเทเนียมไดออกไซนาโนลิควิด**, and **อัลฟ่าอบูติน** into the lotion without using heat? 2. What ratio should I use if the lotion volume is 500มล? 3. Are there any sunscreen bases that provide good sun protection and are not greasy?
Hello, Are **Polysorbate 20** and **PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil** both emulsifiers/solubilizers for water and oil that can make a formula clear in the same way? Is there a way to choose which one to use? I’m going to make shampoo and serum, and I’m not sure which one I should buy. Thank you.
I would like to consult if I can use **Light Cream Maker** in a formulation for open wounds or fresh wounds?
Hello! I would like to ask about the dissolution method. I have tried dissolving **Glabridin 40%** at a concentration of `0.05%` in **Butylene Glycol** at `2%` and mixed them together. However, the **Glabridin** did not dissolve completely; there are still particles dispersed in the glycol. I would like to know if **Glabridin** should actually dissolve until it is clear, and what additional methods should be used to help with the dissolution? Thank you.
I have a list of ingredients and would like to know which ones are available for purchase: * Aqua * Butylene Glycol * Dimethicone * isohexadecane * strareth-2 * ceteary alcohol * potassium hydroxide * Propylene Glycol * strareth-21 * methylparaben * propylpataben * parfum * Iron Oxide yellow * diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate * Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone * hexyl laurate * polyglyceryl-4 isostearate * C9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphates
I need natural foaming agents for laundry detergent. The agents must be safe for animals and mixable with biological liquid. Could you recommend some options?
Hello, I purchased ingredients to make my own shampoo. However, after using it, the shampoo texture is not as viscous as typical shampoos and is not pleasant to use. How can I adjust the formula to make it thicker and more viscous? The ratio used is as follows: * DI Water 60% * Cocamidopropyl Betaine 20% * Lauryl Glucoside 5% * Mild-Wash™ (Sodium Lauroamphoacetate) 5% * Coco Glucoside 5% * Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free) 1% * Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate 1% * Sweet Almond Oil 2% * Citric Acid 1% Thank you.
* Can Pure Keratin be mixed into a face serum together with collagen? I saw a New Zealand collagen cream brand that includes it in the ingredients. * Is Onion Extract no longer available for sale?
I heard from a dermatologist that mineral sunscreens like TD / Zinc Oxide should not be used in spray form because particles can be inhaled. I am considering using `Titanium Dioxide Water Disperse` for a face spray sunscreen. Since this product is a liquid dispersion, I am unsure if its particles are small enough to be inhaled into the lungs when sprayed. Can `Titanium Dioxide Water Disperse` be used for a face spray sunscreen?
1. Can `Soy Lecithin` be used as a binder in bath bombs instead of cornstarch? 2. Can `Soy Lecithin` be used as a fabric softener for babies and sensitive skin?
I need advice on a formula. I want a concentrated gel serum texture that is moisturizing, comfortable on the skin, and fast-absorbing. The formula I made resulted in a liquid-thick, uncomfortable texture and also turned yellow very quickly, despite using several preservatives and stabilizers. I would like advice on the formula. Ingredients used: * Activated Resorcinol™ 1% * Protec™ SQ 5% * Phospholipid * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) * 1,2-Hexanediol * Laurocapram * Pure-Apigenin™ * Tocotrienols * pentylene glycol * Caprylyl Glycol * Mild Preserved Eco™ * Allantoin * Hyaluronic Acid * PaeoniaPreserve™ * Ethylhexylglycerin * Protec™ OX * Eye Preserved™ * Protec™ UV * Thyme Kill™
I have a question about why oil separates on the surface of my lip balm (packaged in a container). Could it be because I poured it when it was hot? The formula is 100 grams total: * Beeswax 20 grams * Total oil 55 grams * Lanolin 15 grams * Vitamin 0.1 grams * Cherry fragrance 1-2% * Color 0.1 grams
I have a serum that I'm testing. It claims to reduce acne, wrinkles, and melasma/freckles, leaving skin smooth, soft, bright, and clear. Some users have had satisfactory results, but others have experienced a significant increase in clogged pores, darker melasma/freckles, and noticeably duller/darker skin. This is very strange, and I would like to know what factors in this formula could cause such different results? Here is the formula: * Deionized water 79.79% * coconut Glycerin 2.510% * cucurbita pepo Seed oil, Silk Amino acid 1.760% * Sunflower Seed Oil, pomergranate seed extract, tamarind seed extract 1.15% * Macadamia Seed oil 1.610% * Olive fruit extract 1.294% * Copaiba Oil 0.940% * Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco Glucoside, Behentrimonium sulfate 0.600% * Bamboo leaf extract 0.5% * Hydrolyzed rice protein, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol 0.500% * Geranium Oil 0.050% * Tocopherol 0.050% * Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 0.020% * Disodium EDTA 0.010% Thank you very much.
Can I choose the color of Rose Powder?
