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I am trying to formulate a clear lip balm using **Oil Stick™ Medium** (Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide). My current formula includes a water phase with ingredients such as Water,...

Cosmetics Clarity Ingredient Interaction Lip Balm Oil Gellant Oil-based Formulation
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I have several questions regarding your products: * Does `Complex Salicylic Acid (Powder, Water-Soluble)` require an acidic environment to be effective? * Can `Encapsulated...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Ingredient Comparison Powder Product Availability pH Suitability
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How to use the Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (pH 7, Clear, Foaming)? Please provide details on: * Usage rate * Mixing method * How to thicken the formula * Example formulas *...

Cosmetics Formulation Examples Mixing Procedure Shampoo Base Sulfate-Free Formulation Thickener
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My homemade face cream has texture issues: it's liquidy, sticky like glue, slow to absorb, and leaves a greasy feeling on the skin. What could be the problem and how can I fix it?

Cosmetics Cream DIY Formulation Skin Absorption Stickiness Texture
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I have questions regarding a DIY BHA toner/gel formulation. Please provide knowledge on the following: 1. **pH Measurement:** Is using litmus paper sufficient for measuring pH...

Cosmetics BHA Gel Stability Toner pH Adjustment
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I have a formula based on Water Balm that contains both oil and water phases, including ingredients like Butter and Wax. I would like to know if it is possible to make this...

Cosmetics Clarity Emulsion Formulation Feasibility Lip Product Texture
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I would like to inquire about the ingredients Ectoin and Wakame Extract (Brown Sea Weed). Do these two products contain chemical solvents or chemical preservatives? I...

Cosmetics Ingredient Safety Ingredient Selection Preservation Raw Material Solvents
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I am looking for guidance or a formula example to create a **thick body cream base** that is suitable for **jar packaging**. What ingredients or formulation techniques should I...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Cream Ingredient Suggestion Texture Thickener
Posted by goyohama_toyko
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I would like to ask about using Last Fix together with Musk. Do I need to dissolve Last Fix and let it cool before mixing it with Musk and alcohol? Also, can the dissolved Last...

Cosmetics Fragrance Fixation Fragrance Formulation Perfume Solubility Storage Conditions
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Which silicone ingredients are suitable for dissolving in light mineral oil while maintaining clarity?

Cosmetics Clarity Ingredient Suggestion Oil Solubility Texture
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How to formulate a water-based serum for dog and cat fur care? Could you provide an example formula using ingredients that coat the fur for softness and smoothness, and...

Cosmetics Hair Smoothness Hair Treatment Pet Application Serum Water-based Formulation
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I am formulating a low-viscosity oil-in-water product, similar to a watery essence or body mist. The base consists of approximately: * 80% water * 10% mineral oil I would like...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Mist Serum Stability Viscosity
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1. Are [Product Name: Hi-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract)], [Product Name: Tomato Extract (Lycopene)], and [Product Name: BaicaVital™ (Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract)] permanently...

Cosmetics Concentration Ingredient Alternatives Precipitation Solubility Toner
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I want to make a cream using the following ingredients: Grape Seed Oil, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Panthenol, Aloe Vera...

Cosmetics Acidic Formulation Cosmetic Formulation Cream Preservation Stability
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Can Snow Algae be mixed with Pitera, and will Snow Algae dissolve directly in Pitera?

Cosmetics Compatibility Ingredient Mixture Solubility
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Do your ready-made perfumes and fragrance components contain alcohol? If not, how should they be used to create a body spray?

Cosmetics Alcohol Formulation Dilution Fragrance Formulation Perfume Spray
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My serum formulation becomes cloudy after adding honey and fragrance (0.5%) using Polysorbate 20 (2.5%) as a solubilizer. Why does this happen, and how can I make the serum clear?

Cosmetics Clarity Serum Solubility Solubilizer Turbidity
Posted by me.ma.boo
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How should I calculate the usage percentage for ingredients like Thyme Kill™ (0.05-0.1%) and NaturePreserve™ (0.75-2.0%)? Should I calculate by weight or by volume (milliliters)?

Cosmetics Amount Calculation Cosmetic Formulation DIY Formulation Usage Percentage
Posted by korakodfreedom
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What water-soluble ingredients can provide a soft, non-sticky, silky skin feel in an essence formulation? Specifically, how does Methyl Gluceth-20 compare to WaterSoft™...

Cosmetics Emollient Non-sticky Texture Serum Solubility Texture
Posted by kphphph
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I am developing a leave-in hair oil formula intended to be light, clear, and provide softening and smoothing benefits. The formula includes Fractionated Coconut Oil, Sweet...

Cosmetics Clarity Hair Oil Mixing Procedure Phase Separation Texture Modification
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