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Regarding the use of **Sulfate Free Shampoo Base**, I have a few questions: * Can it be dissolved directly in water at room temperature, or is heat required for dissolution? *...
Can convenience store mineral water be used as a base for a facial spray mixed with extracts like Witch Hazel, French Pine Bark Extract, or Tomato Extract? What are the...
What are the alternatives for Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) in lotion formulations, especially those that are lightweight, non-comedogenic, and easy to spread, such as Isohexadecane?
I want to make a moisturizing essence for my skin. I have two formulas I'd like to ask about: **Formula 1:** * Rose Petal Water 45% * Rose Water (Rosa Damascena) 45% * Double...
I would like to inquire about the raw material cost and production method for making pomade using **Paste Maker** (Ceteareth-25).
I am trying to formulate a serum containing the following ingredients: * Sugarcane Extract (Policosanol) * Butylene Glycol * Squalane * 1,2-Hexanediol * Pro Polymer * Xanthan...
I have a mixture consisting of 97% boiled kaffir lime juice/pulp and 3% olive oil. Can this mixture be used? If so, please recommend paraben-free preservatives to ensure its...
I am making a lip balm in a pot using **Fractionated Coconut Oil** as the main ingredient. After using it for a while, it develops a rancid smell. Could you please recommend a...
How can I eliminate the odor in ingredients like Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) and Sorbitan Oleate (Span 80)? I am testing Citromask at 0.5% in my formulation.
I have developed a morning cream formulation for combination/oily skin. The goals are a non-sticky texture that works well under makeup, whitening, and oil control. I included...
I am formulating a gel/cream product using Encapsulated BHA powder (ID 1372). I have several questions regarding its properties and formulation: * Does Encapsulated BHA powder...
My liquid soap formulation is cloudy. I used the following ingredients: Ingredient 1, Mild Preserved Eco (Ingredient 3), Chromium Oxide Green (Ingredient 4), and Fragrance Oil...
I have a few questions regarding preservatives and formulation: * Can NaturePreserve be used with Silky Serum Base or Soy Lecithin? What is the recommended usage percentage...
I am making a lotion bar using Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, and Fractionated Coconut Oil. The texture is too sticky. How can I improve the texture to be lighter and faster absorbing?...
I have put together a cream formula for beginners. Could you please review it and let me know if it can be mixed? Also, is this formula suitable for sensitive skin? Here is the...
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)?
