Browse Questions and Answers
Avg response: 24 HrsFilter Questions
20 of 14239 results
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 Perfect-C and mix it into this formula?
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. **Morning Toner:** Aims to reduce pores and cleanse. * Witch Hazel 75% * Safe B3 3% * White Egg Enzyme 5% * Japanese Cedar 1% * Water 16% 2. **Evening Toner:** Aims for exfoliation, cleansing, and acne reduction. * Pitera 75% * Complex Salicylic 5% * Lactobionic Acid 3% * Zinc PCA 1% * Water 16% **Questions regarding both formulas:** * Do I need to add DMI and Mild Preserved? * Are there too many ingredients for a toner? * For Formula 2, with two acids, will it be too strong for daily use? **Separate question:** * For peptides that require cold storage, is there any way to make them stable when stored at normal room temperature (Thailand's climate)?
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 should I use, or is there another suitable ingredient?
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 lotion (but it doesn't need to be as long-lasting or diffusive as perfume lotion). My formula includes: * Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) * Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) * Flora Fix™ (กลิ่นหอมติดทนนาน) * Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free) * German Chamomile Extract (Natural Bisabolol) * น้ำกลั่น ปราศจากเชื้อ * Silky Serum Base Plus (Face/Eye, Oil) * Xanthan Gum I don't have a mixer and it's difficult to control the temperature.
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? **Ingredients:** * Aqua: 51.89% * Glycerin: 10% * Panthenol (B5 ExtraLite): 1% * Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate: 1% * Ectoin: 1% * Palmitamide MEA: 1% * Ceramide 2: 0.2% * CeraTouch: 0.3% * Natural Moisturizing Amino acid: 3% * Trehalose: 1% * Preserve Eco: 1% * 4D Hyaluronic Acid: 10% * Pure Apigenin: 0.1% * Allantoin: 0.1% * Natural Betaine: 1% * Cholesterol: 0.1% * MOIST24: 5% * Phospholipid: 3% * Phytosphingosine: 0.5% * Cetearyl Alcohol: 1% * Niacinamide: 5% * Tocopheryl Acetate: 0.01% * LipidSoft Lite: 2% * Hydroxyacetophenone: 0.1%
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 4% * Lactic Acid 1% * Sym White 0.5% * Propanediol 1.5% Which active ingredient should Reservoir-Tech be mixed with, and when should this mixture be added to the formula (e.g., at the very end or another step)? 2. The website information states that Reservoir-Tech helps release water-soluble substances slowly. Can it also be used with oil-soluble substances like Sym White or Activated Resorcinol to control their release, as mentioned on the website?
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 should be used as the cream base/thickener, and can these ingredients be combined? Thank you.
I am using `Pro Polymer` at 0.5% to achieve a slightly thickened texture, not a firm gel. I want to add light oil or `mineral oil` to dissolve oil-soluble actives such as `Sym White` and `Activated Resorcinol`. My questions are: * What is the maximum amount of light oil or `mineral oil` that I can add? * What is the correct mixing order? Should I add the oil after dispersing `Pro Polymer`, or should I mix the oil with water first and then add `Pro Polymer`? * Can I mix this manually, or should I use a blender? If using a blender, what is the maximum recommended speed (RPM)?
Please analyze the following ingredient list for a cosmetic formulation: * Aqua * Caprylic/capric triglyceride * pentylene glycol * Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano) * Titanium Dioxide (Nano) * Ethylhexyl Salicylate * Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine * C12-15 alkyl benzoate * Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate * Ethylhexyl Triazone * Glycerin * Squalane * Cocoglycerides * Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine * C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer * Ectoin * Decyl Glucoside * Silica * Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract * Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 * Propyl Alcohol * Cetyl Phosphate * Xanthan Gum * Alcohol * Propylene Glycol * Lecithin * T-Butyl Alcohol * Tocopheryl Acetate * Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate * Tocopherol * Diisopropyl Adipate * Ubiquinone
Can the product "Dried rose (small, buds)" be used for oil infusion? Is it considered food grade?
1. If we want to make BB/CC cream using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide (still focusing on Physical sunscreen), what type should we choose and what quantity is needed to achieve an SPF of approximately spf50? 2. Can we use TaraGel™ and Silicone together to create a cream texture? 3. Could you provide the percentage ranges for making BB and CC creams?
When mixing L ascorbic acid (standard type) at a concentration of 15%, why does it have a rust-like smell? Is there a way or substance that can help eliminate this rust-like smell? And what causes this rust-like smell?
Hello, I have a question about formulating a soft balm that can be claimed as 100% natural. The formula contains 70% natural oils. 1. I need the texture to be soft enough to be dispensed from a tube with a 2mm opening and remain stable at temperatures between 0-45°C. 2. I want to include shea butter. How much should I use? 3. I want to add a natural fragrance. Which group of fragrances should I use? 4. Should I include Vaseline or natural beeswax? 5. I previously tried making it, and when the product cooled, there were small water droplets on the surface. What ingredient should I add to fix this problem? Thank you very much.
Regarding **Sensitive Cream Maker™** and **Glyceryl Stearate Citrate**, can they tolerate electrolyte substances? I plan to include **Aloe Vera Extract** at 10% in the formulation, but I want a cream base that is gentle on the skin. I am interested in these two ingredients.
I saw the details for Double Hyaluron Liquid and am interested in making a DIY serum. Could you please provide details on the composition of 100% Double Hyaluron Liquid, specifically the percentage of each type of Hyaluronic Acid? Also, can it be dissolved by hand mixing? Thank you.
What ingredients can be added to creams or serums to help active extracts penetrate the skin? If the extract is oil-based, do I need a different carrier compared to carrying water-based extracts?
Based on the provided Vitamin C E Ferulic kit, can I add the following ingredients to the formula? * Ethyl Ascorbic acid 5% * Perfect-C 5%
Hello! I want to make a **nipple cream for mothers** with a **firm, butter-like texture**, similar to a **lip balm**. The ingredients I found in the brand I'm using are: * Olive Oil * Bee wax * Shea butter * Cocoa Seed Butter * Mango Seed Butter * calundula flower extract I would like a formulation recipe for **200-300 jars**, **2 oz** each. The texture should be **firm like in the picture**. Could you please provide a price quote for the required ingredients and quantities? Thank you.