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Regarding Emu Oil and Sea Buckthorn Oil, I have the following questions: 1. Is Emu Oil clear, or is it cloudy/white and separates into white and clear layers when left standing? 2. What is the color of Sea Buckthorn Oil? If it has color, does it stain the skin significantly when used at 100% concentration?
I would like to know if `Flavor` type fragrances, which also provide taste, can be used in other cosmetic products such as body cream or hair wax, or if they are only for lip products. Thank you.
I want to make a powder facial cleanser for personal use because I don't want to add preservatives. My previous experience with a fine powder amino wash (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) was that it was very dusty. Therefore, I would like to know if I can use coarse powder `Sodium Luaroyl Glutamate` instead of fine powder to reduce dustiness. My proposed formula for the powder facial cleanser is as follows: * `sodium Luaroyl Glutamate` (coarse powder) 30% * Papain enzyme 0.5% * Powder base (need recommendation) Regarding the formula: 1. Is 30% `sodium Luaroyl Glutamate` (coarse powder) sufficient for oily skin? (I previously used Sul foam 20% in a foam pump bottle and felt that oiliness remained). 2. Is the `Papain` enzyme dusty? 3. Could you recommend a powder base suitable for this formula that is not very dusty? 4. Will using the coarse powder version have dissolution issues? How much slower will it dissolve compared to the fine powder version? Thank you.
I would like to add the following ingredients to the serum formula "Care & White Serum by kritpecharat" (Advanced Anti-Aging Whitening Serum). Is it possible, and how can it be done? **Ingredients to add:** 1. Madecassoside-80 (Centella Asiatica Extract) 2. Orange Peel Extract 3. Aloe Vera Extract (อัตราสกัด 10:1 FullAssay™) 4. Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
I would like to inquire about preservatives suitable for: * Powder/dry products * Gel formulations
I want to make a perfume spray that is **alcohol-free**. I need a solvent that can replace alcohol, dissolve the fragrance oil, and allow it to be sprayed as a mist. I have tried using **Reed Diffuser Base (Type 2)** as a solvent, but the resulting perfume spray has a strong odor from the base itself, making the fragrance less pleasant. Is there an alternative solvent that can make the scent more refined?
I mixed water-soluble color into a gel, which initially turned reddish-brown. However, after leaving it overnight, the color changed to green. What substances should I add to stabilize the color?
I would like to inquire about a vegetable wash formulation. Can **Coco Glucoside** be used as the active ingredient in this formula? Is it also food grade? Or could you recommend any alternative ingredients?
I previously used the old `CeraTouch` cream form, which had a recommended usage rate of 3-10% and a certain cost. Now there is a new powder form, `Ceramide Complex` (`CeraTouch`™, Powder), with a stated usage rate of 1-7% (recommended 3-4%) and a significantly different cost. I have some questions: * Is the recommended usage rate for the powder form `Ceramide Complex` (`CeraTouch`™, Powder) correct as 1-7% (recommended 3-4%)? * How is the powder form better than the old cream form, given the large price difference (comparing maximum recommended amounts)? * Why was the raw material form changed? It seems to significantly increase the cost. I don't know how to adjust my product formulation due to this increased cost.
Regarding `Xanthan Gum` (clear gel type, smooth texture): 1. Can it be used as a `gelling agent` alone? How does it differ from regular `Xanthan Gum` if used to make mosquito repellent gel? 2. Is `Xanthan Gum` (clear gel type, smooth texture) resistant to vinegar?
I would like to provide feedback to your customer service team regarding two issues with your products and services: 1. **Product Labels:** Will the store be improving the product labels? The text fades very easily after just a few uses. Sometimes I have to discard the entire bottle because I don't know what the substance is. Please consider that not all customers use the product up in one go; some purchase small batches for formulation development and need to store them for multiple future uses. I don't think my login is the first to comment on this; someone must have reported it before. 2. **Product Weight:** Sometimes I randomly check the weight of the products and find that the weight is short. For example, if I order 100g, the actual weight is only 95g. I'm unsure if this is due to human error, scale issues, or employee carelessness. Please investigate these matters. All of this impacts customer costs. I hope the team will consider this feedback and criticism. Other aspects seem okay. Thank you.
What ingredients are used to create medicated rubs with the following textures? * **Gel texture:** What base and other components are typically used? * **Balm texture:** What combination of oils, fats, and solidifiers is needed, and what other components are included?
Hello, I would like to create a lip treatment formula using Soy Lecithin as a water-in-oil emulsifier. Since I have allergies and breathe through my mouth while sleeping, it causes my lips to become dry and cracked. I want to make a formula that helps reduce dryness and cracking (I avoid petroleum jelly because it causes my lips to peel). Ideally, I want a completely natural formula because it's for the lips, but I'm concerned about sufficient moisture, so I drafted the following formula. Could you please advise on adjusting the formula to meet my needs? I want a texture suitable for a jar or a thick cream, not too liquid. **Lip Treatment Formula:** * **Water Phase:** * MOIST72: 0.2% * WaterLock: 0.2% * Hyaluronic Acid (nano): 0.02% * B3: 1% * Glycerin: 3% * DI Water: 4.5% * **Oil Phase:** * Sal (Shorea) Butter: 30% * Aloe Vera Oil: 42% * Horse Oil: 5% * Beeswax: 3% * Lecithin: 10% Thank you.
How can I create a hair mousse texture without using aerosol propellants? What ingredients or ingredient types (like foaming agents or polymers) are needed to achieve a mousse texture similar to aerosol products but dispensed via a pump?
I am making a serum with the following formulation: * DI Water 45% * L-ascorbic acid 15% * Ethoxydiglycol 20% * Propylene Glycol 20% * AnyGel a little bit, enough to thicken I mixed it in a brown plastic bottle and measured the pH to be 3-3.5. The first time I applied it, it was fine. But this time, after applying it for a while until the serum dries, it leaves a white powdery residue on the skin, like applying powder. What could be causing this? What adjustments should I make?
I would like to formulate a serum targeting wrinkle reduction, lifting, and pore tightening with the following composition: * Mineral water: 91.9% * Hyaluronic Standard: 0.5% * Hyaluronic Nano: 0.5% * Water lock: 1% * Xanthan Gum: 1% * Vitamins, extracts, Vit B3: 1% * Aloe Vera Extract: 2% * Fragrance: 2% * Glydent: 0.1% Could you please review this formula and advise on the necessary tools for mixing these ingredients?
Hello, I would like to consult on a gel facial cleanser and makeup remover formula, and how to make it. The product should function as both a facial cleanser and makeup remover in one step. The target skin type is combination-oily, prone to blackheads, clogged pores, large pores, acne scars, uneven texture, and sensitivity. I have drafted a formula as follows: 1. Sulfate Free Shampoo Base: 33.2 % 2. Coco Wash™: 5 % 3. MakeUp-Wash™: 10 % 4. SugarThick™: 3 % 5. Poly-Conditioner Easy: 2 % 6. Glycerin 99.5%: 5 % 7. 1,3-Propanediol (Natural): 5 % 8. Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI): 3 % 9. Encapsulated Salicylic Acid: 3.3 % 10. Aloe Vera Extract (extraction ratio 10:1 FullAssay™): 3 % 11. Calendula Extract: 5 % 12. Allantoin: 0.5 % 13. Chamomile Water: 20 % 14. PaeoniaPreserve™: 2 % Please provide recommendations and modifications for this formula if needed, as well as the manufacturing instructions. Thank you very much.
I want to make a cosmetic product in powder form, similar to baby powder. Is it possible to mix the following powders? * [Product Name: Silk Talc Powder (Silane Coated)] * [Product Name: Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder, Timed-Release)] If I mix these and apply it to the face of someone with acne and very oily skin, will it be effective?
I would like to order a formula with the following ingredients: * Water * Butylene Glycol * Niacinamide * Acetyl glucosamine * Alpha Arbutin * Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine * Ectoin * Glabridin * Hyaluronic Acid Elastomer * Hyaluronic Acid I have some questions regarding this formula: * Can Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine be dissolved in Butylene Glycol? (According to the information, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine dissolves in oil or alcohol at a minimum temperature of 60 degrees Celsius). * If it can be dissolved, what is the total percentage of Butylene Glycol needed? (According to the information, Glabridin needs to be dissolved in at least 10 times its amount of Butylene Glycol). * If it cannot be dissolved, how should the formula be adjusted to be suitable? * Is it necessary to add an additional preservative? * Is it necessary to add an additional Anti-Irritant? (According to the information, Alpha Arbutin can cause skin irritation). Please advise. Thank you.
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. Which solvent(s) can make Titanium Dioxide mix with water for this type of BB cream? 2. Which type of Titanium Dioxide is best for good waterproofing, suitable for heavy water exposure like Songkran? 3. If I include `PEG/PPG 20/15 Dimethicone`, what properties does it provide?
