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I'm formulating a homemade night cream for combination skin with an oily T-zone. My goals are brightening, reducing dark spots (acne marks), and strengthening/hydrating the...

Cosmetics Combination Skin Cream DIY Formulation Hydration Skin Brightening
Posted by silly.lie-b2st
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I want to create a 100% physical sunscreen that is lightweight and non-whitening. I plan to use: * Titanium Dioxide 15nm Liquid (15%) * Zinc Oxide 200nm EasyDisperse™ (10%) Is...

Cosmetics Light Texture Physical UV Filter Sun Protection Sunscreen Formulation White Cast Reduction
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Regarding the `Salicylic Acid EZ gel` formulation and the `Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Timed-Release BHA)` product, do these formulations need to be washed off after...

Cosmetics Gel Skin Irritation Timed-Release Topical Application Usage Method
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I am formulating a spot treatment gel for use after clogged acne extraction, aiming to reduce redness and prevent inflammation. My proposed formula is: * Licochalcone A: 0.1% *...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Gel Post-Treatment Care Preservation Redness Reduction
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Regarding the product `Water in Oil EZ`, I found a previous reply from 2017 stating the estimated restock date was July 7, 2017. Could you please provide the current stock...

Cosmetics Product Availability Water-in-Oil
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How can I improve the color payoff and coverage of a nude lipstick formulation, especially when using LipidSoft™ Disperse? I want the pigment to be more intense and effectively...

Cosmetics Coloring Coverage Ingredient Suggestion Lipstick Opacity
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I am formulating a leave-on hair serum. My current formula results in foaming and a cloudy liquid. I want to add oil to the formula and also want to improve the hair's weight...

Cosmetics Emulsifier Foaming Glossiness Leave-in Application Serum
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Do the following ingredients and product cause clogged pores and acne? * Cyclomethicone * Dimethicone * Silky Serum Base

Cosmetics Acne-prone Skin Clogged Pores Serum Serum Formulation Silicone-based Formulation
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I am trying to create a night cream formula for treating melasma. My formula includes the following ingredients and percentages: * Carbomer (2.5%) * Butter Cream Maker (3%) *...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cream Formula Review Melasma Treatment Stability
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Can **Tranexamic Acid** be combined with **Safe B3 (Niacinamide)** and **Acetyl Glucosamine** in a formulation?

Cosmetics Compatibility Cosmetic Formulation Melasma Treatment Skin Brightening Solubility
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I need help with a gel sunscreen formula using a scale for a 1 kg batch. The formula I'm considering uses Water, Pro Polymer, Phenoxyethanol SA, and Titanium Dioxide 15nm...

Cosmetics Formulation Examples Gel SPF/PA Testing Sun Protection Sunscreen Formulation
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I have developed a serum formulation for normal skin, targeting individuals aged 40 and above. The primary goals of this formula are to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and...

Cosmetics Anti-aging Normal Skin Serum Skin Brightening Wrinkle Reduction
Posted by samphan_tingthong
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I have developed a serum formula with the following ingredients: * Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract (Mahad) * Lemon Peel Bioferment (Lemon Skin™) * Phenylethyl Resorcinol...

Cosmetics Formulation Adjustment Melasma Treatment Serum Skin Brightening pH Suitability
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I am 40 years old and experiencing significant acne breakouts for the first time, which I suspect might be due to hormonal changes. I also use homemade skincare products. I am...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Acne-prone Skin Effectiveness Ingredient Suitability Topical Application
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I want to add Fragrance to my formula (like a toner) without causing turbidity. I understand that Flora Solve Clear can be used as a solubilizer, typically at 3 times the...

Cosmetics Fragrance Solubilizer Stickiness Toner Turbidity
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What are some recommended natural and safe preservatives for homemade lipstick, especially for oil-based formulas?

Cosmetics Ingredient Suitability Lipstick Natural Formulation Oil-based Formulation Preservation
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I want to create a facial oil blend for anti-aging, reducing scars, and skin brightening. My skin type is normal, leaning towards oily, and I occasionally get acne during my...

Cosmetics Facial Use Oil Scar Treatment Skin Brightening Wrinkle Reduction
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Can I add `Activated Carbon` (ผงถ่านกัมมันต์) to my powder mask formulation that is mixed with water before use? If so, how should I incorporate it and what is the recommended...

Cosmetics Absorption Face Mask Powder Staining Usage Percentage
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I mixed Pure Aloe Vera Gel with another Aloe Vera Gel product and it separated. Why did this happen? Also, I have two questions: * Can I add thickeners to Pure Aloe Vera Gel to...

Cosmetics Compatibility Gel Ingredient Charge Phase Separation Thickener
Posted by chirdpong3669
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I would like to know if the following formulations are possible and if they would negatively affect the active ingredients, considering factors like pH and the instruction to...

Cosmetics Effectiveness Loss Oil Oil-based Formulation Skin Brightening Solubility
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