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Could you please explain how to add mild preservatives to a scrub formulation? Please also provide approximate usage percentages.
I am making a clear herbal shampoo for people with hair loss. How can I make the shampoo thicker and more viscous while keeping it mild and safe?
After mixing all ingredients, the formulation has a pH greater than 6. What type of pH adjuster should be used to bring the pH back down to 4-5? This formulation contains **Activated Resorcinol**. Based on the product details, AHA group substances should not be used as they would affect the effectiveness of **Activated Resorcinol**.
What is the difference between `Aculyn 22` and `Aculyn 33`? Do you have detailed information on their usage in `shampoo` and `liquid soap` formulations?
I would like a formulation for a body gel to be applied before bed. My skin is dull and I need rapid brightening. Could you please provide the mixing order and standard usage percentages for a 100g batch using the following ingredients? I plan to order the ingredients from your company to mix and test on myself first if the formula seems okay. * Tranexamic Acid * Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (Ultra-Fine) * Glucobright * Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder Timed-Release) * Condi-B5 * Natural Moisturizing Amino acid * Zinc PCA * Reservoir-Tech * Alpha Arbutin * Glutathione * Satin Cream Maker * Xanthan Gum * Glycerin * Butylene Glycol * Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) * PEG-40 Hydogenated castor oil * Phenoxyethanol (Low Phenol) * Caprylyl Glycol (1,2-Octanediol) * Sodium Lactate Plus * Live Yeast cell Derivative (LYCD) * EDTA * Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) * Citric Acid * Ceramide Complex (Powder) * Vitamin E * Propylene Glycol * Albumin * Papaya Enzyme * AHA 100% (Powder) * B3 (Switzerland) * Kojic Acid
Could you please recommend: * Natural `thickener agent`s? * Natural ingredients that provide stable `viscosity`?
Which of the following ingredients should not be mixed together in a cosmetic formulation? (Please also correct the link for Linked Papain) 1. Linked Papain 2. Alpha Arbutin 3. Tranexamic Acid 4. B3 5. Gluco Bright 6. Sym White 7. Activated Resorcinol 8. Ethyl Ascorbic acid 9. MSH White 10. 4MSK 11. CosmoWhite 12. FruitPeel
I would like to order production for an aftershave product to use on my face after shaving. I would like to ask if the following formula will have any issues: 1. Distilled Water 80% 2. Witch Hazel 10% 3. Coco Wash 3% And other additional ingredients: 1. Fragrance 2. Color Brilliant Blue (CI42090) I am unsure about the appropriate percentage to use for fragrance and color when ordering production. Additionally, I have other ingredients I'm unsure about adding and if they would cause issues with the product: 1. Propylene Glycol (to help with moisture) I want the product to be a clear blue liquid, not cloudy.
I bought fragrance oils **Cool Water for men** and **Fresh morning** to mix with water for aftershave. However, when mixed, the resulting product is very cloudy. Are there fragrances that are Water base or that won't cause cloudiness when mixed?
I would like to inquire about oil-soluble fixatives for an oil-based formula that does not contain alcohol. Specifically, which fixatives can dissolve in oil and essential oils? If possible, please provide a formula guide for an oil-based perfume, including the ingredients and approximate percentages. (The intended product is a spot application oil with long-lasting scent.) Thank you.
I used the following ingredients in my formulation: 1. Vitamin B3 10% 2. N-Acetyl Cysteine 3. Mannitol 5% 4. L-Carnosine 1% 5. Olive Extract 2.5% 6. Laurocapram 3% 7. retinyl palmitate 1% 8. Mild Preserved Eco™ 1% 9. Silk Cream Maker™ 1% But it didn't thicken. I added more Silk Cream Maker up to 2.5%, but it still didn't become a cream and separated. What can I do?
I am making a spa body massage oil and would like an ingredient that provides a cooling and relaxing sensation on the skin when massaged. Could you please recommend some?
Based on the provided product information for Red Clay, Green Clay, and Yellow Clay, I would like to know: * Ingredients (percentage natural, other components) * Country of Origin * Properties and how each type differs.
What are the key considerations for formulating creams used with hot/cold vitamin pushing machines compared to regular creams? Also, what specific considerations or precautions should be taken when selecting ingredients for eye cream formulation compared to general creams?
I have ordered raw materials to make a water essence (น้ำตบ) and would like to ask about the mixing order and process. Can the following percentages be used? * Pitera 90% * DI Water 1% * Safe B3 4% * Gluco Bright 4% * Zinc PCA 1% This is my first time making it, so I would appreciate guidance on the process.
I would like to know if Mica powder can be added to cream during the cool-down phase. I only want to add a very small amount, just enough to give the cream a light blue color to differentiate it from other formulas. I don't want to add it to the Oil Phase because it is difficult to measure 0.05 grams with my scale which only has 1 decimal place. Thank you.
Based on the new FDA announcement (dated Feb 18, 2019) regarding sunscreen ingredients, which specifies properties like purity and crystal structure for nano-form raw materials (both Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide), I would like to know: What is the purity value and crystal structure type for the following products: * Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid * Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid (Gloss) This information is not specified in the MSDS. Thank you.
In a formula containing Avobenzone, which Zinc Oxide should be used for good dispersion, no white cast, and compatibility with Avobenzone and Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid (Gloss)? Considering Zinc Oxide Neutral Coated or Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid, which would be more suitable?
Thank you so much to the team! You are incredibly kind. I previously requested that the team sell Ectoine in quantity-based pricing, and you finally made it happen. Wow!!! This ingredient is truly amazing, I must say. Anyone who tries it will love it. Especially when I tried the Max dosage, which is: * 5% Ectoine * 20% Ethyl Ascorbic acid * 1% Madecassoside-80 Oh my god!! I've abandoned the high-end products I used before, like LA MER THE whitening ESSENCE INTENSE (priced at 13000) and SHISEIDO WHITE LUCENT MicroTargeting Spot Corrector (priced at 4300). Seriously!!! For skin whitening, dark spots, and redness, this formula of mine is the end game. The only other whitening ingredient I use, but in a different formula, is Liquid Azelaic acid (5%), but I use it more for acne and non-acidic exfoliation. In summary, Ectoine (for me) is a versatile ingredient with anti-allergic, antioxidant, moisturizing (maybe!!), skin whitening, and also, I feel my skin is more sun-tolerant. It's incredibly tolerant, like I don't know why!! I'm not a chemist or dermatologist, I'm just using my own feelings. I feel my skin is somehow brighter... Anyway, Ectoine is worth using in cosmetic formulations. It's so good... good beyond words. The only downside is... it's expensive!! But seriously, go try it, it's worth it!!
Regarding `Ceramide2` (Ceramide NG): 1. Should it be used in combination with `Cholesterol` similar to `CeraTouch`? 2. If they should be used together, are there other oils that can replace `Cholesterol`? `Cholesterol` is quite difficult to work with as it requires heating to 150°C for mixing.
