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What type of coconut oil is used for hair nourishment (is it the same as cooking oil)? And if using `Fractionated Coconut Oil`, is its effectiveness comparable to or less than...

Can a water distiller be used to distill substances other than pure water, such as Aloe Vera Extract?

I want to create a liquid milk sunscreen formulation similar to Allie. The formula should be alcohol-free (specifically without Ethyl Alcohol), suitable for oily skin, help...

What is the recommended usage concentration for snail secretion extract (both liquid and freeze-dried forms), and can it be used at 100% concentration directly on the skin?...

Can the following four ingredients be combined in a formulation, and if so, what are the recommended proportions? * SKIN-DEFENSE® V * Atopi-Telmesteine™ * Phyto Glycyrrhetinic...

I am making a night cream using a ready-made base for treating melasma and brightening skin. I have three proposed formulas: 1. Tranexamic Acid 3% + Pro-Niacin 5% 2. Tranexamic...

I have oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin with large pores and dark spots. I also have a history of using steroid creams, which has made my skin more sensitive. I want to...

What is the correct method to mix Sym-White (Phenylethyl Resorcinol) powder into a cream formulation containing an oil phase to achieve the best whitening results?...

I am using Silky Serum Base to create a serum. I encountered separation in the formula after mixing. What type of blender should be used to help stabilize the formula? If...

Regarding Triethanolamine: * Why does using Triethanolamine cause issues? * Is it true that Triethanolamine is considered unsafe according to some information? * If formulating...

I am developing a serum/moisturizer for oily skin with whitening actives (Safe-B3, GlucoBright, Activated Resorcinol S, MSH White Absorb, Willow Bark Extract, Bisabolol,...

What is the correct mixing order and procedure for incorporating Hyaluronic Acid (Standard Molecule) powder into a serum formulation that contains both water and other powder...

How can I fix my face cream formulation that turned out liquid? I am trying to make a cream for a "bouncy, clear, white face" using the following ingredients, but it is not...

What is the grade of Glycerin and Propylene Glycol sold by the company, and how does the packaging size affect the grade classification? Specifically, is the product considered...

Regarding the compatibility of ingredients, I understand that `Dimethicone` and `Glycerin` cannot dissolve directly into each other. Can they still be used together in the same...

What preservatives are recommended for mascara formulations, specifically differentiating between formulas that contain water and those that do not (anhydrous formulations)?

How to make a herbal powder scrub using Bentonite clay? Can I use a ratio of approximately 70% Bentonite and 30% herbal powder?

I want to make perfume using Fractionated Coconut Oil or Dipropylene Glycol as a base instead of alcohol. * Which one is better for fragrance longevity? * Which one is better...

I am formulating a cream that aims to provide moisture, reduce wrinkles, and whiten the skin. I have some questions regarding specific ingredients in my formula: * If I want to...

I would like to formulate a body lotion in a serum format (500ml) containing the following ingredients: * Vitamin C * Vitamin B3 * Ferulic Acid * MSH White Absorb * Active...