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Formulating Waterproof Water-Bursting BB Cream with Titanium Dioxide
I want to formulate a water-bursting BB cream that is not sticky and has a dry finish, blending into the skin without leaving any oiliness. I have the following questions: 1....
Formulation questions: Facial massage oil, preservative, and Squalane
I have a few questions about formulating cosmetic products: 1. When making a facial massage oil by mixing several types of oils, is it necessary to use Oil Blender? 2. If using...
Serum Formulation Feasibility, Adjustment, and Shelf Life
The user wants to produce a serum with the following ingredients and percentages. They are asking the expert to analyze if the formula is feasible, suggest adjustments if...
Hair Color Shampoo Formulation Questions
I have some questions about formulating a hair color shampoo: 1. Can natural colors (like red from beetroot) be used instead of synthetic colors in the formula? For hair color...
Reducing Air Bubbles in Liquid Serum Thickened with AnyGel™
I have a liquid serum formulation that develops a lot of air bubbles during mixing. I am using `Any Gel` (Dehydroxanthan Gum) at 0.4% as the thickener. The formula does not...
Serum Formulation for Anti-Aging, Lifting, and Moisturizing: Ingredient Questions and Formula Review
I want to create a serum or liquid formula that can be used both day and night, focusing on anti-aging, lifting, tightening, and moisturizing. Here are my questions: 1....
Gel Formulation for Face and Body: Hydration & Brightening for Sensitive/Oily/Dry Skin
I have oily, dehydrated, thin, and sensitive facial skin, and dry/dehydrated body skin. I would like a lightweight, fast-absorbing gel for both face and body that is...
Ingredient Substitution and Using Rose Water Without Preservatives
For a formulation containing the following ingredients: * Deionized Water * Glycerin * Niacinamide * Acetyl glucosamine * Butylene Glycol * aloe barbadensis leaf juice *...
Aftershave Formulation: Mixing, Ratios, and Alcohol Type
I have purchased the following ingredients from your store to make an aftershave: * Witch Hazel (Alcohol-Free) * Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) * Brilliant Blue color * Fragrance *...
Shower Oil Formulation
Could you please provide a formulation for Shower Oil?
Foaming Properties Comparison: Coco-Foam™ vs SulFoam™
I would like to ask for a comparison between the following two ingredients regarding their foaming properties: * Coco-Foam™ (Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine) * SulFoam™...
Formula Review and Production Considerations
Please review the following formula before production: * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (aka. Pitera) 30% * Yeast Resurface 3% * Yeast Radiance™ 3% * Glycosaminoglycans Complex...
Cleansing Formula for Foam Pump: Foaming and Gentleness
Regarding the following cleansing formula: Ingredients: 1. Apple-Foam™ (Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acid) 30.00% 2. Prebio-care (Skin Prebiotic) 3.00% 3. Coco Wash™ (PEG-7...
Texture of Essence Formulation with High Active Ingredients
Based on the following essence formulation, will the texture be too heavy? * `Activated Resorcinol™`: 1.00% * `Ume Extract` (Anti-Glycation): 2.00% * `Licorice Extract`...
Anti-Aging Serum Formula for Combination Skin: Texture & Absorption
I have the following formula for a water-based serum: * Repair Activator 10% * Laurocapram 2% * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) 3% * Pep-Coll 3% * Safe B3 5% * Acetyl Hexapeptide-8...
Using GuarCat™ Standard as a Thickener in Shampoo
If I want to make a shampoo formulation using GuarCat™ Standard as a thickener, is it possible? Will the resulting texture be clear or opaque?
Troubleshooting Clogged Pores from Homemade Skincare Formulations
I've been trying to mix my own skincare products, but I often find they aren't as effective as expected, even though I choose skin-friendly ingredients. What I usually...
Simple Toner/Mist/Essence Formulation with Ectoine, Rose Water, or Pitera
I would like to know if it is possible to mix only Ectoine with Rose Water or Pitera, without adding other ingredients, to create a Toner, Face Mist, or light Essence?
Preventing Glitter/Mica Settling in Body/Facial Oil
I would like to know what substances or types of Mica color should be used to help glitter float and not settle at the bottom of the bottle in **body oil or facial oil**?
Mixing Oil Soap with Cooking Oils and the Need for Oil Blender
1. Can **Oil Soap (MIPA Laureth Sulfate Oil Soap)** be mixed with common cooking oils, such as **coconut oil** or **soybean oil**? 2. If **Oil Soap** mixes with any oil without...