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Can Flora Foam be used instead of Flora Solve for incorporating fragrance into a formula? If so, what is the correct mixing method?

Cosmetics Fragrance Fragrance Formulation Ingredient Alternatives Mixing Procedure Solubilizer
Posted by kitamorn
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Is Castor Oil available for purchase?

Cosmetics Ingredient Availability Oil Product Inquiry Raw Material
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Can BioSulphur™ EQ be mixed with shampoo, liquid soap, or moisturizer for acne treatment on the neck and back, as recommended by a doctor? What are its properties and usage guidelines?

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Compatibility Cream Oil Control Shampoo
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I want to create a facial spray using a water base and specific active ingredients, without using a traditional spray base. Can I use the following formula? * Rose Water: 80% *...

Cosmetics Compatibility Preservation Spray Water-based Formulation Wrinkle Reduction
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I want to create a body lotion that gives the skin a subtle, healthy, dewy glow for daytime use, focusing on a smooth sheen rather than overt shimmer. I plan to use ingredients...

Cosmetics Color Adjustment Dewy Finish Lotion Mixing Procedure Texture
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Regarding the use of pheromones in perfume: 1. Can pheromones be included in a perfume formulation? 2. How should a perfume containing pheromones be registered with the Thai...

Cosmetics Claim Perfume Product Registration Regulatory Compliance
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I would like to create a silicone-based lubricant formulation similar to Astroglide. Could you please provide guidance on the formulation? I understand I need to provide the...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Custom Formulation Intimate Area Application Lubricant Silicone-based Formulation
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When using **Ichthammol** at 1% concentration in a facial cream formulation, a strong odor is present. Are there any ingredients that can mask or dilute this odor?

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Cream Odor Odor Reduction Usage Percentage
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I have a hair mask with the following ingredients and would like to recreate a similar formulation. Could you please provide guidance on formulating a hair mask using these or...

Cosmetics Conditioning Formulation Examples Hair Mask Hair Treatment Ingredient Selection
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Based on the information about 4MSK (Potassium Methoxysalicylate), I have a few questions: * Why is 4MSK sometimes referred to as "skin bleaching" or grouped with bleaching...

Cosmetics Ingredient Function Sensitive Skin Skin Brightening Skin Irritation Usage Method
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I am using the Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite) Serum Kit (Product ID 70). I want to increase its viscosity. Can I achieve this by reducing the amount of Distilled Water (Product ID...

Cosmetics Gelling Agent Ingredient Suggestion Serum Texture Modification Viscosity
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When using a wash-off mask containing **Zinc PCA** and **Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)**, applied for 15 minutes before rinsing, will the skin still receive benefits from these...

Cosmetics Effectiveness Face Mask Oil Control Skin Brightening Wash-off Application
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What are the functions of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate and Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol in cosmetic formulations? Do these ingredients provide any...

Cosmetics Allergy Ingredient Function Ingredient Safety Stability Stabilizers
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Please review the following list of ingredients and advise if they can be used to make a shampoo: * Sodium Sulfate Sodium * Stearic Acid * Water * Dai Cumin Extract * Glyceryl...

Cosmetics Formula Review Ingredient Suitability Preservation Shampoo Shampoo Formulation
Posted by o-n1234
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I am developing a body wash formulation with Lactic Acid for exfoliation and skin brightening, aiming for a pH of around 4. Based on previous discussion, I understand I can: *...

Cosmetics Acidic Formulation Exfoliation Fragrance Fixation Shower Gel Thickener
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I am making glycerin soap bars, but they become soft after about 6 days. I am also using water-soluble food coloring, which bleeds. Additionally, I want to add silver glitter...

Cosmetics Bar Soap Color Bleeding Formulation Adjustment Glitter Hardness
Posted by nupookca
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Can Glycerin (USP/Food Grade) be added to Oil Milk (Laureth-4)? What is the maximum amount that can be added without causing the formula to become cloudy, and does the amount...

Cosmetics Compatibility Ingredient Ratio Mixing Procedure Surfactant Turbidity
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Can [Phenoxyethanol...

Cosmetics Challenge Test Ingredient Alternatives Liquid Soap Preservation Shampoo
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If I use the following as a base without adding any water, and package it in a pump bottle, can I omit preservatives from the cream formulation? * Pitera * Aloe Vera Gel

Cosmetics Gel Preservation Serum Water-based Formulation
Posted by wisediq
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I am looking for a formula for a pillow spray using various essential oils (Vetiver, Patchouli, Chamomile, Lavender, Ho Wood, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Eucalyptus). Could you please...

Cosmetics Essential Oil Formulation Examples Solubilizer Spray Sprayability
Posted by sarocha.sutan
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