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I have the following serum formula and would like to adjust it to make the texture easier to spread and less sticky. Ingredients: * Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): 10.00% * Trans-Resveratrol (Powder, 98%): 2.00% * Yeast Radiance™: 3.00% * Prebio-care (Skin Prebiotic): 3.00% * Hyaluronic Acid (Japan): 0.50% * Pure-Adenosine™: 0.50% * Yeast Resurface: 3.00% * Ectoine (Ectoin): 2.00% * Repair Activator™: 10.00% * Madecassoside-80 (Centella Asiatica Extract): 0.50% * GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine): 4.00% * Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (Matrixyl 3000): 5.00% * Ume Extract (Anti-Glycation): 2.00% * Water: 47.50% * Nano Gold (Nanocarrier, Colloidal Gold 1-50nm): 1.00% * Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI): 2.00% * Phospholipid: 2.00% * Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free): 1.00% * Satin Cream Maker™: 1.50% (Note: Original percentage was likely 1.50% based on the total sum of 100% in the revised formula, assuming Water was the balance. The user did not specify the percentage for Satin Cream Maker, but it's the ingredient adjusted in the answer to fix the texture.) Please advise on how to adjust the formula to achieve a texture that is easy to spread and not sticky.
I would like to ask if it is possible to add various oils or Essential Oil to soap or shampoo that uses Easy Thick as a thickener. If possible, what percentage can be added, and at what step should it be added?
I would like to create a peel-off sheet mask. Do you have any recommended formulations or guidance on how to formulate one?
I would like to create a natural eyebrow gel. Could you please provide a formula and the method for making a natural eyebrow gel?
How to make solid perfume using the purchased เม็ดน้ำหอม (Perfume Beads)? I have added น้ำมันหอมระเหย (Essential Oil) to the beads, but the scent fades very quickly. What is the correct method, and why does the scent disappear so fast?
Could you recommend sunscreen formulations suitable for the Vietnamese market and facial foam formulations that are non-drying?
I would like to ask the team if I want to make lip balm for sale with simple ingredients: 1. Oils like Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, which provide moisture to the lips. 2. Wax 3. Essential Oil 4. Coloring using ingredients like Iron Oxide My questions are: 1. Is this simple formula sufficient for making lip balm for sale? Because I observe that products sold in the market often contain water phase and oil phase ingredients. 2. Will it spoil quickly since no preservative is added? 3. Does Essential Oil help extend the shelf life of the ingredients?
I am making a solid perfume using the following formula: * Beeswax: 20 grams * Fractionated Coconut Oil: 20 grams * Essential Oil: 20 drops Should I add a preservative? If I want to avoid preservatives but still want the scent to last for a long time (6 months or more), what ingredients should I use instead?
I am creating a serum focused on anti-aging for mature, combination skin (leaning towards dry and thin). I prefer a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture without oiliness. I plan to make 100ml using the following formula: 1. Distilled Water (Can I use Rose Water instead?) - 10ml 2. GlucoBright (4%) - 4ml 3. Niacinamide B3 (5%) - 5ml 4. Vitamin B5 ExtraLite (2%) - 2ml 5. WaterSoft (3%) - 3ml 6. Calendula (5%) - 5ml 7. WaterLock (2%) - 2ml 8. Pep-Coll (3%) - 3ml 9. Pitera (Galactomyces) - 50ml 10. Repair Activator (15%) - 15ml 11. PaeoniaPreserve (1%) - 1ml My planned mixing steps are: 1. Dissolve (2) and (3) in (1) Distilled Water. 2. Add (4), (5), (6), (7) and mix. 3. Add (8), (9) and mix. 4. Add (10) and mix. 5. Add (11) and mix well. Please review my formula and mixing steps. Also, advise if Rose Water can be used instead of distilled water.
I am trying to make a herbal shampoo and would like recommendations for ingredients to add weight and smoothness to the hair. My current formulation includes: * Kaffir lime herbal water * Coco Betaine * Coco Foam * Sugar Thick * Thyme preservative After washing, my hair feels light and lacks weight (without using conditioner). Please recommend ingredients to make hair heavier and smoother.
I bought natural color powder and tried to mix it into my lip balm, but it doesn't dissolve and remains grainy. Should I grind it more or add water? Do I need a binder? I want to make a natural lip balm and would like you to review my formula: - Bee wax - Coconut Oil (should it be cold-pressed or just oil?) - Sweet Almond Oil If I want to add honey, what proportion should I use, or do you have any other recommendations? Thank you.
I would like to create scalp serum formulations for both oily scalp and dry scalp. I need advice on how to adjust the formula for each scalp type (oily and dry). The desired properties for the serum are: * Stimulate hair growth * Reduce hair loss * Reduce dandruff * Leave-on (no rinsing required) * Does not leave a greasy feeling on the scalp Here is a sample formula I am considering: * Sandal Pentanol 5% * Pure-Biotin™ 0.2% * Slim-Coffee™ 5% * Zinc PCA 1% * Safe-B3 2% * Biotin Express™ 1% * Phenoxyethanol 1% * Dimethicone 1Secs 20% * Flora Solve Clear 2% * Fragrance 1% * Distilled Water q.s. to 100% Mixing Procedure: 1. Mix ingredients 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 into Distilled Water. 2. Mix 7, 8 together. Once well mixed, add to the first part. What should be added or removed for the oily scalp formula and the dry scalp formula?
Could you please provide information on the process for obtaining a Dermatology test or Clinical Test certificate? Specifically, I would like to know: * Who should I contact and how? * Is it necessary to obtain a product registration number (เลขที่จดแจ้ง) before applying for these tests? Any detailed guidance would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to request a review of the following cream formulation intended for skin nourishment and anti-itch/irritation: **PART 1** 1. Propanediol: 2% 2. Glycerin 99.5%: 2% 3. Menthone Glycerin Acetal: 3% 4. Glycyrrhetinic Acid: 1% 5. Calendula Extract: 5% 6. Aloe Vera Extract 10:1: 3% 7. Witch Hazel (alc free) + Allantoin: 15% 8. Mind Preserve Eco: 1% 9. Reshape Gel: 5% 10. Distilled water: 54% **PART II** 1. Ezerra Wax: 3% 2. Squalane (Olive): 3% 3. Pospholipid: 2% 4. Peppermint Oil: 1% Total: 100% **Mixing Instructions:** Mix ingredients 1-8. Add ingredient 10 until well dissolved. Add ingredient 9 and stir until a gel forms at 50°C. Mix Part II until well combined. Slowly pour Part II into Part I. Please review the formula and the mixing procedure.
I want to make an anti-aging serum that is also moisturizing and an antioxidant. I am 35 years old with combination skin, starting to have wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and minor acne. If I mix according to this formula: **Serum Ingredients:** * Repair Activator 10% * Adenosine Liposome 3% * Lactobionic Acid 3% * Phospholipid 0.5% * Dimethyl Isosorbide 3% * Prebio-care 3% * Aloe Vera Extract (อัตราสกัด 10:1 FullAssay™) 3% * Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract) 1% * Calcium Pantothenate 3% * Glyceryl glucoside 2% * Mineral Ready™ (Mn+Zn+Cu) 2% * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 30.5% * Plankton GP4G™ 2% * Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%) 1% * Grape Seed Extract (Proanthocyanidins) 1% * Purified Water 32% My questions are: 1. Does this formula need improvement, or is it already good? 2. I want to use this serum together with The Ordinary's L-Ascorbic Acid powder. Can they be used together? 3. Regarding question 2, if they can be used together, how should the formula be adjusted, or can the original formula be used? 4. Can this type of serum penetrate deep into the inner layers of the skin? (I want deep nourishment) Please advise.
For a mousse facial cleanser using a foaming pump, what should be the %AI of the surfactant?
Can the following cosmetic ingredients be mixed together in a single formula? * Apple Stem Cell Extract (AppleCell™) * DMAE (SkinTight MD™) Liquid * Ethyl Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C Ethyl Ether) * Rosa Hybrid Cell Extract (HybridCell™) * RETINAT™ (Starfish Extract) * Plankton GP4G™ * Ectoine (Ectoin) * Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland) * Quick-Coll®
I need help reviewing my homemade sunscreen formula for face and body. I have oily facial skin and am often exposed to the sun outdoors. I want the sunscreen to be non-whitening, non-sticky, provide all-day oil control, be water and sweat resistant, and have SPF 50+. I have a blender. Here is the formula I came up with: **Water Phase** * Distilled Water 67.90% * EDTA 0.10% * Mild Preserved Eco 1% **Oil Phase** * Cetyl Alcohol 1% * E-wax (already have) 4% * Tween20 1% * Avobenzone 5% * Oxybenzone 5% * Octocrylene 10% * LipidSoft Lite 5% (Not sure if this amount is correct to dissolve the sunscreens) **Mixing Procedure** 1. Mix or blend the water phase ingredients and heat to 70°C. 2. Combine all oil phase ingredients, heat to 70°C, and blend until combined. 3. Slowly pour the water phase into the oil phase, blending until combined. (Temperatures of water and oil phases must be close, otherwise, the mixture will separate). 4. Wait for it to cool completely, then package into opaque bottles. Do not refrigerate, as sunscreens will degrade quickly. Could you please check if this formula is usable? Since I'm using E-wax (because I already have it), do I need to adjust the formula or calculate the solubility of the sunscreens? Please help review and suggest modifications. Will this formula feel sticky or greasy on the face? I want it to feel lightweight on the skin. Will it achieve SPF 50+? I'm still confused about the calculation.
I would like to create an all-in-one gel product using the following active ingredients at these concentrations: * Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10% * Niacinamide 10% * Acetyl Glucosamine 3% * Hyaluronic Acid/Proteoglycan * Brightenyl 2% * Alpha Arbutin 2% * Lactate/Lactic 5% * Licorice 1% * Matrixyl 15% * Argireline * Centella Asiatica I want to know if it is feasible to formulate a product with such high concentrations in an all-in-one gel format. Additionally, I would like to inquire about purchasing these ingredients and if contract manufacturing services are available for producing creams.
I have an existing sleep mask formula but lack one specific ingredient. I would like to know if I can substitute it with an ingredient that my company currently has available.