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Can the ingredient `Slim-Coffee` be mixed with alcohol? Please recommend suitable solvents for this ingredient.

Clarification on the compatibility of `CTAC (Cetrimonium Chloride)` with `Anionic surfactant` in shampoo and soap formulas, specifically asking if other foaming agents besides...

I want to formulate a facial soap for sensitive, acne-prone, combination skin with the goals of whitening and acne reduction. I plan to use the following ingredients: * DI...

Can MSH White Absorb™ be added at 6% to a blend of Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Grape Seed Oil for skin whitening and moisturizing? Also, is it okay to store the mixture...

Can `Pro-Niacin` (likely Niacinamide) be used in the same formulation with `Perfect-C` (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate)?

Regarding the ingredient Long-Lash™ (containing Growth Complex Peptides: Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 and Copper Tripeptide-1): 1. What is the recommended percentage to use in a...

Regarding the solubility of `Citromask` 1% in `Dipropylene glycol`: 1. What percentage of `Dipropylene glycol` should be used? 2. What are the steps to incorporate it into the...

I am looking for a liquid soap formulation for both face and body. I want it to target acne, have antibacterial properties, and help brighten the skin. I prefer a gentle,...

What is the key ingredient for a liquid peeling formula that works as a peel-off mask, and how can different types of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) be used to achieve the desired...

I have formulated a serum for oily skin using the following ingredients. Could you please review the formula and advise if it is suitable? I would also like suggestions on how...

I have several questions regarding various ingredients: 1. Regarding encapsulated BHA, there are two types: powder and liquid. What is the suitable pH range in the final...

Could you please provide information on the formulation and raw materials for: 1. Hair color changing treatment 2. Hair color changing shampoo Specifically for semi-permanent...

I have a sunscreen formula that achieved SPF 100-130 and PA++++ in testing. The formula contains Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid (25%), Zinc Oxide 35nm Liquid (20%), BB Micro...

I am formulating a lotion and would like to know if **E-wax** is available for purchase. If not, can **Beeswax** be used as a substitute? I saw a staff reply suggesting **Wax...

Can `Polysorbate 20` (`Tween 20`) be used as a primary emulsifier for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions? What is the appropriate usage ratio?

I am using **Sugar Gel** (containing Sucrose Stearate) to create an oil gel. When I heat the mixture, it becomes cloudy instead of forming a clear gel. * Why does this...

I am making a cleansing gel with the following formula: * Fractionated Coconut Oil 61% * Makeup wash (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides) 10% * cocowash (PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate)...

Could you please analyze the ingredients of the Philosophy Purity Made Simple one-step facial cleanser? Specifically, I would like to know: * The percentage of each ingredient...

Can you explain the differences between `Polymethylsilsesquioxane` and `BB Micro Silk`? I'm interested in their properties related to: * Soft-focus/blurring effect on wrinkles...

What are the differences between these two makeup remover formulations, especially in terms of effectiveness and eye irritation? * **Formula 1:** * `PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate...