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I want to create a lightweight gel moisturizer for face and body. The gel should be fast-absorbing, non-sticky, non-comedogenic, provide long-lasting hydration, and help with skin brightening. I plan to order ingredients, but `Hyaluronic Acid Elastomer` is out of stock. What ingredient can I use as a substitute?
Based on the attached image listing cosmetic ingredients, please advise which ingredients are prohibited or should be used with caution for pregnant women. The list includes: * Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate * Sodium Hyaluronate * Allantoin * Panthenol * Niacinamide * Tocopheryl Acetate * Ascorbyl Glucoside * Alpha Arbutin * `HyaRetin™` (`Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate`) * `Tranexamic Acid` (including `Nano-TXA™`) * `Deoxyarbutin` (`D-Arbutin`)
Hello, Please review the following two cosmetic formulas: **Formula 1: Serum for reducing melasma, freckles, and wrinkles** * Intended user: Age 60, normal skin, with melasma, freckles, and age-related wrinkles. * Intended use: Morning and night. * Ingredients: 1. น้ำกลั่น 71.70% 2. Disodium EDTA 0.20% 3. Safe-B3 5% 4. GlucoBright 4% 5. Tranexamic Acid 3% 6. Panthenol Pro Vitamin B5 1% 7. beta glucan 5% 8. DMAE 3% 9. Wrinkle-Fill 2% 10. Mild Preserved Eco 1% 11. Polyethylene Glycol 1500 3% 12. Pro Polymer Gel Maker 1.1% * Mixing Procedure: 1. Combine 1 + 2 and stir until dissolved. 2. Combine 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 and mix well. 3. Combine part A (from step 1) with part B (from step 2) and blend well. 4. Add 12 + 15 (Note: Step 15 was not listed in ingredients, assuming this refers to 12 and 13 or a typo) into the mixture and blend until gel forms. Wait 3-5 days for bubbles to subside. * Questions regarding Formula 1: * Does refrigerating the mixture while waiting for bubbles to subside affect the process (slow it down), or is leaving it at room temperature better? (Concerned about ingredient degradation at room temperature). * Can this formula be expected to reduce melasma and freckles? * Will using this formula morning and night result in a sticky texture? **Formula 2: Eye cream for reducing dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes** * Intended user: Age 30-40, sleeps late, uses computer extensively for work. * Ingredients: 1. Safe B3 3% 2. GlucoBright 2% 3. Coffee Extract 1% 4. Rosehip oil 10% 5. Satin Cream Maker 2% 6. Mild Preserved exo 1% 7. น้ำกลั่น 82% * Mixing Procedure: 1. Combine ingredients 1 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 7 and mix well. 2. Add Satin Cream Maker and stir. 3. Add Rosehip oil and stir until a cream texture forms. * Question regarding Formula 2: * Are the ingredients in this formula compatible for mixing? Thank you.
Regarding **Snake Oil (Enhydris Chinensis Oil)**, I would like to know: * Does it have properties that help reduce joint inflammation? * Can it be used on the face? * Does the oil have a warming sensation like massage oil?
I am making a Vitamin C gel with the following ratio: 1. Vitamin C Ultra fine 15% 2. Vitamin E 2% (alpha type) 3. Butylene Glycol 20% 4. Ethoxidi Glycol 10% 5. Mild Preserved 1% 6. Pro Polymer Silk 1% 7. Water 51% My procedure is: Combine 1, 3, and 4 in water. Add 2. Then add 6 to form a gel. I want to know if my procedure is incorrect, as the Vitamin E (oil) floats and does not mix. What ingredient should I use to blend them together, or what is the correct mixing procedure?
I ordered ingredients including `Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)` and `PreB5™ (Pantolactone, Pantoyl Lactone)` but the link to the formulation recipe is not working. Could you provide the formulation guidance again, specifically for using these ingredients, as I believe Vitamin B5 is also included?
Could you please provide a sample formula and method for pressed powder foundation? I already have a pressing machine.
Based on the following formula and steps for a pressed powder foundation, when and how should the mixture be pressed after it cools and sets? **Formula:** 1. Oil Thick™ Hard: 8% 2. LipidSoft™ Lite: 12% 3. Microcrystalline Wax: 4% 4. Isododecane: 20% 5. isohexadecane: 22% 6. MatteSilica: 5% 7. Beige Iron Oxides EasyMix™: 2% 8. Silk Talc Powder: 27% **Steps:** Mix 2+4+5+6+7+8 thoroughly until the color is evenly dispersed throughout the formula. Then add 1 and 3, heat to 80-90°C until dissolved into a homogeneous mixture. Turn off the heat and stir or blend at low speed until the formula cools and sets. After following this formula and steps, I have a mixture that has set. Should I press it while it is still liquid, or wait until it hardens, grind it, and then press? Please advise on the correct method.
Can the following serum formulation be made? * Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu) 3% * Pep®-Coll (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5) 5% * Matrixyl 3000 (Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR) 8% * Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) 10% * DMAE (SkinTight MD™) Liquid 5% * Wrinkle-Lax™ 0.5% * Quick-Coll® 2% * Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (DPHP) 2% * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) 3% * Phospholipid 5% * Odor-Kill 1% * 1,3-Propanediol 10% * Glycerin Gel 10% * Water 34.5% * Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free) 1%
I want to make a balm for face and stretch marks. Do I need to use heat? What type of wax is suitable for a face balm to avoid clogging pores?
I would like to request a review of the following serum formulation for skin hydration and brightening. If the formula is viable, I plan to order the raw materials to make it. My proposed serum formula is: * Distilled Water: 60.20% * Glycerin 99.5%: 5% * Snail Secretion เมือกหอยทาก: 5% * Double Hyaluron Liquid: 5% * Fucus Film™ (fucus vesiculosus extract): 5% * MOIST24 (Glycereth-26): 4% * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI): 3% * Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland): 3% * n-acetyl glucosamine (GlucoBright™): 2% * Lemon Peel Bioferment (Lemon Skin™): 2% * Rose Water (Rosa Damascena): 2% * Rice Vitamin: 2% * Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker): 0.80% * Mild Preserved Eco™ (Ethylhexylglycerin): 1% Can these ingredients be mixed together? If there are any incompatibilities, how can they be resolved?
I would like to inquire about the compatibility of a night cream formulation. The focus is on skin brightening, exfoliation, and stretch mark reduction. Can I use the following formula? If so, please provide the mixing procedure: * Rose Hip Oil: 20% * Sodium Lactate 60% Liquid: 10% * Lactic Acid: 5% * Water: 51% * Xanthan Gum: 1% * Phenoxyethanol: 0.5% * Water-in-Oil EZ™: 0.8% * Vitamin B3: 5% * GlucoBright™: 4% * MSH White™: 2% * น้ำหอม (Fragrance): 0.7% Also, I have a quick question: The Rose Hip Oil sold by the company has two different prices. What is the difference between them?
For pressed powder or pressed blush formulations, is it necessary to include liquid ingredients? Or can you just use powders and press them?
What is the difference between Iron Oxide Easy Mix and Lake Easy Mix colors, and how are they used in cosmetic formulations?
I am making a liquid soap from palm oil and olive oil with mangosteen peel extract for infants. I have already created the soap base and dissolved it in hot water, but I haven't thickened it yet. What are suitable thickeners or gelling agents for this application?
I have a hair removal cream formula and would like to know if it is usable or if any adjustments are needed. Here is the formula: **Phase A** * Silicone Oil 350: 5.00% * Glycerin: 5.50% * Cetearyl Alcohol: 4.00% **Phase B** * Emulium Delta: 3.00% * EDTA 2Na: 0.10% * Phenoxyethanol: 0.10% * Water: 62.50% Combine Phase A and B, heat, mix until cream forms, and let cool. **Phase C** * Water: 7.00% * Calcium Hydroxide: 1.80% * Calcium Thioglycolate: 9.00% Combine Phase C ingredients, then add to the cooled cream base. **Phase D** * Fragrance: 2.00% Add Phase D to the mixture.
Can the following four ingredients be mixed together in a cosmetic formulation? * Matrixyl 3000 (Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR) * Repair Activator™ (Bifida Ferment Lysate) * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) * Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) Specifically, I am concerned if Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3) will dissolve in Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera).
Can Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide be included in lip products?
I have a large quantity of finished lip gloss product with the following composition: * Alkanes C9-C11, Iso: 17% * Alkanes C10-C13, Iso: 16% * PEG-12 Dimethicone: 2.5% * Dodecane: 25% * Dimethicone: 5% * Boron Nitride: 3% * Butylene Glycol: 4% * Water: 17.5% * CI...: 4% * CI...: 4% * CI...: 2% Please suggest ingredients and methods to improve the formulation. Thank you.
I am making a sunscreen using SPF Protect Ultra II. I want the formula to make the face look bright/fair and reduce oiliness. What ingredients should I add? My formula is: * SPF Protect Ultra II = 15% * Warp Cream Maker = 14% * Cyclomethicone = 15% * Dimethicone = 5% * Polyethylene Wax = 2% * Aloe Vera Extract = 3% * Water = Remaining amount
