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How can Aristoflex AVC, HEC, and Carbopol be mixed in a gel formula to achieve a clear gel without foam, and are there additional ingredients to make the gel thicker?
I would like to inquire about using Vitamin E to protect ingredients from deterioration. 1. Is Vitamin E T50 the same as Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol)? 2. Between Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) and Tocotrienol, which is better for protecting ingredients from deterioration? 3. Is it good to mix Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) and Tocotrienol for ingredient protection, or should I choose one? If mixing is better, what ratio should I use? 4. Are Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) and Tocotrienol sold by MySkinRecipes 100% natural or do they contain chemicals? If 100% natural, are they also organic grade?
I have a vanilla fragrance oil that sometimes has an alcoholic smell. 1. Is this caused by air? 2. Is there a way to remove this smell? 3. Do you have any recommendations for stable vanilla fragrance oils that don't change smell?
When formulating the liquid for soaking sheet masks, what are the important considerations and additional recommendations, particularly those that differ from making typical essences or serums? Specifically: * How does the liquid for soaking sheet masks differ from essence? * Why do some sheet masks need to be rinsed off after use?
I have a reed diffuser formula with the following ingredients: * Ethyl Alcohol 15% * Fragrance 15% * Reed Diffuser Base Type 1 70% After mixing, the fragrance and the base separated. How can I mix them so that separation does not occur?
I would like a formula for a gentle, non-sticky, water-based facial sunscreen (cream texture) with SPF50 PA+++. Thank you very much.
Could you please advise on adjusting the following formula for treating melasma? * Rice Vitamin Inositol 2% * Double Hyaluron Liquid 2% * Papaya Enzyme 1% * Phospholipid 1% * Mild Preserved Eco 1% * Sugar Gel 1% * Water 60% What changes should be made?
I want to use the least amount of oil as a solvent for Retinal. I have two proposed formulations: **Formula 1:** * 0.05% Retinal * 5% Squalane **Formula 2:** * 0.05% Retinal * 5% LipidSoft™ F (Ethyl Linoleate) My questions are: 1. Can Retinal be dissolved in Squalane by heating? 2. If it can be dissolved, can the percentage be reduced to 3%? 3. Can Retinal be dissolved in LipidSoft™ F? 4. Which gives a lighter feel, Squalane or LipidSoft™ F? 5. Could you recommend some slip agents for a light gel serum texture?
Which Vitamin C options are available for mixing into body lotion and applied directly? Also, please recommend Vitamin C options for facial skin and clarify if they can be applied directly or need to be mixed with other ingredients.
I currently use `Starch Care` (Maltooligosyl Glucoside/Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate) as a stabilizer in my cream formulation because it's easy to use. However, I'm wondering if there's a significant difference in stabilizing performance when compared to `Clay Thick` (Magnesium Aluminum Silicate) ready-to-use. Could you explain the difference in their effectiveness for stabilizing cream texture?
Based on the following sunscreen formulation, are the ingredients compatible and can they be mixed together? * Water 69% * Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid 12% * Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid (Gloss) 7% * Sensitive Cream Maker 2% * Polymethylsilsesquioxane 7microns (Soft-Focus / Matte) 3% * Grape Seed Oil 3% * Argan Oil 3% * Mild Preserved Eco 1%
I want to add glitter to shower gel. Which thickener should I use to help suspend it? I tried `SugarThick` and `EasyThick` at 1-2%, which thickened the gel, but over time some glitter settled at the bottom of the bottle.
I have the following formula: 1. Cholesterol 4.00% 2. Palmitamide MEA 4.00% 3. Ceramide 2 3.00% 4. Ezerrawax™ 5.00% 5. Milk Lotion Maker™ 4.00% 6. PPG-3 Myristyl Ether 3.00% 7. Phytosphingosine 1.00% 8. German Chamomile Extract 0.50% 9. Ectoine (Ectoin) 0.50% 10. Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5) 3.00% 11. Double Hyaluron Liquid 3.00% 12. Mild Preserved Eco™ 1.00% 13. Safe-B3™ 3.00% 14. Glycerin 99.5% 3.00% 15. ClayThick Ready™ 4.00% 16. Phospholipid 3.00% 17. Distilled Water, sterile 49.9% 18. Allantoin 0.10% 19. Glycyrrhetinic Acid 0.50% 20. Glyceryl glucoside 2.00% 21. Squalane 2.00% 22. Tea Tree Oil 0.50% Can this formula be made into a milky serum? What adjustments or additional ingredients are needed?
Could you please analyze the following formulation and explain the function of each ingredient? * Matrixyl 3000: 8% * Pep®-Coll: 3% * Argireline: 8% * Mild Preserved Eco™: 1% * Xanthan Gum: 1% * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI): 3% * Double Hyaluron Liquid: 2% * Quick-Coll®: 2% * Ectoine (Ectoin): 2% * Adenosine Liposome: 3% * Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 3% * Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu): 2% * Marine Plankton (Lifting, Tightening): 2% * Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5): 3% * Purified Water: 57%
I am currently formulating a cream that contains ingredients for treating acne, melasma, and reducing wrinkles. However, I have a problem: when used, small pimples appear. I tested it on someone who has never had acne issues, and they developed blackheads and small pimples. I am unsure which ingredient in the formula is causing this. I suspect it might be due to: * Liposome * Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate) Could you please provide advice on this issue?
I would like to create an Oil-in-Water (O/W) essence or serum using the following oils and water-based ingredients: **Oils:** * Avocado Oil * Jojoba Oil * Sweet Almond Oil * Olive Oil * Squalane (Olive) **Water-based Ingredients:** * Safe-B3 * Cucumber Extract * Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) * Galactomyces * Beta Glucan Which emulsifier should I use to combine the water and oil phases?
Could I ask about the formula? Please help adjust the formula, and check the mixing steps. Desired formula should be: - glossy face - gentle - soft, moisturized skin - whitening - clear face - reduce oiliness on the face But the issues found: - after making it, it separates after resting for 1 night - sticky and tacky Formula: 1. Hyaluronic Acid (่japan) 1% 2. Pro polimer (Gel Maker) o.5% 3. Vitamin B3 5% 4. Glycerin 99.5% 4% 5. GlucoBright 4% 6. Vitamin B5 4.5kg 7. Aloe Vera Extract 3% 8. Phenoxyethanol 1% 9. Silver Glitter Mica 0.5% 10. Color 0.02% 11. Fragrance0.48% 12. Water 77.5% Mixing steps: 1. Create the gel texture first 2. Add hya and Glycerin 3. Add the remaining ingredients 4. Finally follow with 9+10+11+8
I am making a facial foam with the following ingredients: * `Coco Wash (PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate)` * `MakeUp-Wash (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides)` * Preservative * Water * Fragrance Over time, the foam develops a very strong coconut odor. What ingredients can help reduce this coconut smell?
I would like advice from an R&D officer regarding the following serum formulation: **Ingredients:** * Distilled Water * Pitera 15% * Repair-Activator 10% * Rhamnose 3% * Chamomile Extract 1% * beta glucan 3% * Prebio-care 3% * Micro Silver Porous 0.2% * Niacinamide Safe-B3 Switzerland 4% * Vitamin B12 7% * Glucosamine 3% * CosmoWhite 1.5% * Placenta (Horse Placenta Extract) 1% * Ectoin 2% * Dimethyl Isosorbide 3% * HydroAlgae 1% * Licochalcone A 1% * Moist 24 0.5% * Odor-Kill 1% * Mild Preserved Eco™ 0.8% * Pro Polymer 0.5% * LipidSoft™ Lite 4% * 1,2-Hexanediol 2% My skin type is combination, sensitive, and easily irritated, experiencing dryness, itching, redness, peeling (especially when exposed to irritants like fragrance, alcohol, acid), and fungal acne in the T-zone. **Questions:** 1. Can the extracts and ingredients in this formula be mixed together? 2. Based on this formula, can it be used as a serum for sensitive and easily irritated skin? 3. Will the serum texture be more pink or yellow? If I want it to be more pink than yellow, what adjustments should I make? Or is it not recommended to adjust the color to keep the formula gentle on the skin? 4. Will this formula be too heavy or thick on the skin? I would like it to spread easily and absorb effectively. 5. Are Prebio-care and beta glucan the same? Should I use both or just one? Which one is recommended?
I have the following cleansing formula: * Water: 68.2% * Glycerin: 3% * Cond-Foam: 10% * Coco Betaine: 5% * Lauryl Glucoside: 10% * sugar thick: 1.5% * Fragrance: 0.5% * Flora Solve: 1% * color: 0.1% * Microcare PHC (chlorphenesin / Phenoxyethanol): 0.7% The resulting foam is not very much, with large, loose bubbles. How can I adjust the formula to get more foam and finer texture?
