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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 Paeonia Preserve as the sole preservative in a formula, should it be used at a level of 2% of the water content? Also, I'd like to know if it is non-irritating to the skin and also helps with Antioxidant properties. 3. If I use Squalane (Olive) as part of the oil phase in a formula, is it better to use it alone rather than mixing it with other oils? My understanding is that Squalane is quickly absorbed, very gentle on the skin, and purer than other oils because it's extracted from olive oil. Is this understanding correct?
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 necessary, and provide information on the shelf life when stored in the refrigerator (unopened) and after opening. Ingredients: * Pitera - 60% * Repair Activator - 10% * Argireline - 10% * Matrixyl 3000 - 8% * Glycerin Gel - 5% * Adenosine Liposome - 4% * Copper Peptide - 3% Specific questions: 1. Is this formula feasible to produce? 2. Please suggest adjustments if the formula is not suitable. 3. If the serum is produced: * What is the shelf life when stored in the refrigerator (unopened)? * What is the recommended usage period after opening?
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 shampoo, should the colors be water-soluble or oil-soluble? 2. Is it possible to make a hair color shampoo without using hydrogen peroxide, or are there alternatives for bleaching hair before coloring? 3. Some ingredients seem to be present in all products. What are their functions, and can we use alternatives? The ingredients are: * Sodium Sulfite * Sodium Erythorbate * Sodium Stannate Thank you for your advice.
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 contain any oil. Could you please provide advice on how to reduce the air bubbles in this liquid serum?
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. **Peptide Comparison and Combination:** * Compare Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline) vs Wrinkle-Lax. Which is better? * Do Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (Matrixyl 3000) need to be used only with Argireline? * If I add Wrinkle Lax, will it significantly increase the anti-aging effectiveness, or will the results be redundant with Argireline and not provide additional benefits? 2. **Seaweed/Plankton Extract Comparison:** * Compare Sea Kelp Extract vs Wakame Extract. Are their anti-aging and moisturizing properties similar? Which one contains more Fucoidan? If they are similar, which one should I choose, or should I include both? * Marine Plankton (Lifting, Tightening) - Does this provide similar results to the seaweed extracts mentioned above? Is this the same type of plankton as used by Biotherm? 3. **Penetration Enhancer:** * Based on my formula, should I include Laurocapram because I am using Pure-NAC (N-acetylcarnosine)? Is this the correct choice? * Should I also include DMI 3% along with Laurocapram? 4. **Overall Formula Review:** * Based on the formula, do I need to add another anti-irritant ingredient? * If the focus is on anti-aging and lifting, are the peptide ingredients I've chosen too many or redundant? Should I remove or add any other ingredients? * Is the amount of active ingredients too high and the water content too low? Is this formulation unsuitable? What kind of texture would the resulting formula have? **My Proposed Formula:** * Repair Activator: 10% * Quick-Coll: 2% * Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (Matrixyl 3000): 8% * Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): 10% * Wrinkle-Lax: 0.5% * Adenosine Liposome: 3% * Pure-NAC™ (N-acetylcarnosine): 1% * Methylsilanol Mannuronate: 6% * Pisum Sativum Extract (Pea-Ex™): 5% * Ectoin: 2% * Grape Seed Extract (Proanthocyanidins): 2% * Wakame Extract: 3% * Laurocapram: 3% * Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free): 2% * Hyaluronic Acid (Standard Molecule): 0.3% * Hyaluronic Acid (Large Molecule): 0.5% * HyaCoat™ Skin (Cationic Hyaluronic Acid): 0.2% * Hyaluronic Acid (Small Molecule): 0.3% * Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 3% * Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5): 1% * MOIST72™: 1% * HydroAlgae: 2% * Sterile Distilled Water: 34%
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 non-sticky, non-comedogenic, provides long-lasting hydration, and helps with skin brightening. I have proposed the following formulation and mixing procedure. Could you please review it and suggest any adjustments? **Formulation:** 1. Hyaluronic Acid Elastomer 2% 2. HyaCoat 0.5% 3. GlucoBright 4% 4. Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland) 4% 5. Yeast Radiance 2.5% 6. shea butter water 5% 7. Pro Polymer 2% 8. Phenoxyethanol 1% 9. Distilled Water 79% **Mixing Procedure:** Mix 1+2+3+4+5+6 in distilled water, then add 7 until gel forms, then add 8.
For a formulation containing the following ingredients: * Deionized Water * Glycerin * Niacinamide * Acetyl glucosamine * Butylene Glycol * aloe barbadensis leaf juice * Ethoxydiglycol * Phenoxyethanol * Triethylene Glycol * Imidazolidinyl Urea * Allantoin * Dipotassium Glycymhizate * Trehalose * Sodium Cltrate * Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate * Centella Asiatica Extract * Sodlum Hyaluronate * Cltric Acid * Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract If one ingredient is unavailable, what can be used as a substitute? Also, if I don't want to add a preservative, can I use rose water instead of plain water?
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 * Distilled Water * Propylene Glycol * Alcohol * Tween 80 (as Emulsifier) I would like to request advice on: 1. How to mix these ingredients together to prevent phase separation. 2. Recommended proportions/ratios for each ingredient. 3. Which type of alcohol (Ethanol or Isopropyl Alcohol) is better for a facial product, and what is the appropriate usage percentage to avoid drying the skin while providing a cooling sensation?
Could you please provide a formulation for Shower Oil?
I would like to ask for a comparison between the following two ingredients regarding their foaming properties: * Coco-Foam™ (Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine) * SulFoam™ (Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate) Please compare them based on: 1. Which one creates more foam? 2. Which one creates finer foam texture? 3. Which one creates longer-lasting foam?
Please review the following formula before production: * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (aka. Pitera) 30% * Yeast Resurface 3% * Yeast Radiance™ 3% * Glycosaminoglycans Complex 3% * Phospholipid 2% * Ectoine (Ectoin) 2% * Ume Extract (Anti-Glycation) 2% * Tocotrienols 2% * Rose Water (Rosa Damascena) 28.5% * Repair Activator™ 15% * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) 3% * PPG-3 Myristyl Ether 3% * สารสกัดนมผึ้ง 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid (95% Purity) 0.5% * Madecassoside-80 (Centella Asiatica Extract) 0.5% * Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free) 1% * Satin Cream Maker™ 1.5% * Total: 100%
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 Glyceryl Cocoate) 10.00% 4. Distilled Water 56% 5. Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free) 1.00% If this formula is mixed and put into a foam pump bottle, will it be able to produce foam? The formula is intended to be gentle and non-irritating.
Based on the following essence formulation, will the texture be too heavy? * `Activated Resorcinol™`: 1.00% * `Ume Extract` (Anti-Glycation): 2.00% * `Licorice Extract` (Glabridin 90%): 0.05% * `Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate` (aka. `Pitera`): 50.00% * `Beta Glucan` (`Saccharomyces cerevisiae` extract): 5.00% * `Yeast Radiance™`: 3.00% * `Pal-GHK`, `Pal-GQPR` (`Matrixyl 3000`): 5.00% * `Repair Activator™`: 10.00% * น้ำกลั่น ปราศจากเชื้อ: 20.95% Total: 100.00%
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 10% * Matrixyl 3000 8% * Hyaluronic Acid small 0.3% * Hyaluronic Acid Standard 0.3% * Hyaluronic Acid large 0.5% * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 10% * Lift-Now 3% * L-Carnitine 3% * Wrinkle Fill 2% * Adenosine Liposome 2% * HyaCoat skin 0.2% * Plankton GP4G 2% * Panthenol (ProVitaminB5) 1% * น้ำกลั่น 34.7% I want this serum to be fast-absorbing, non-greasy, suitable for combination skin, and target lifting and wrinkle reduction. Could you please evaluate this formula based on these goals?
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?
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 experience when testing is that my face doesn't improve; instead, I often get [b]clogged pores[/b] (even though I don't normally get this type of acne). I've been experimenting with different formulas for almost 3 years, trying over 50 formulas and making them over 100 times. My skin condition has been fluctuating during this period. Now, I've stopped using my homemade creams and returned to using counter-brand skincare, and my skin feels much better. I'm not going to stop making my own products, but I'm trying to find out why this is happening. My first hypothesis is about the cleanliness of all the equipment I use. Is spraying everything with alcohol and letting it dry before use the correct method? I've searched and found some sources recommending soaking equipment in a 5% bleach solution and letting it dry before use. Is this correct, and where can I buy the bleach solution? Are there any other possible explanations?
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?
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**?
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 separation, is it still necessary to use **Oil Blender**?
I want to make a body wash that has a creamy, lotion-like texture. The cream should be milky white and I do not want a pearly texture like the one achieved with `emul Pearl` (Ethylene Glycol Distearate). Could you please recommend a formula?
