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What are the key ingredients and formulation considerations for creating a depilatory cream or mousse similar to products like Veet? I would like information on the primary...

Cosmetics Cream Hair Removal High pH Mousse Ready-to-use Formulation
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I am developing a cleansing water formula using the following ingredients: * Coco Wash (PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate) * Make-up Wash (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides) When the...

Cosmetics Cleaning Water Cosmetic Formulation Eye Irritation Surfactant pH Adjustment
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What are the key ingredients in a water-based lubricant formula similar to KY Gel, and are there alternative ingredients that provide good lubrication?

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Gel Ingredient Alternatives Lubricant Texture
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I am making a homemade Vitamin C E Ferulic serum using Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (Ultra-Fine). I've noticed that it turns yellow when not stored in the refrigerator. How can...

Cosmetics Ingredient Suggestion Oxidation Serum Stability Storage Conditions
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I am looking for an ingredient for a serum formulation to reduce bruises and swelling. The staff recommended Arnica Montana Flower Extract, noting its effectiveness depends on...

Cosmetics Ingredient Availability Ingredient Suggestion Serum Swelling and Bruising Reduction
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I am looking for ingredient recommendations to formulate my own **fragrance-free** skincare products. I need ingredients that can address the following concerns: * Reducing...

Cosmetics Acne Treatment Fragrance-Free Formulation Serum Skin Brightening Wrinkle Reduction
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Based on conflicting information found online, I would like to know about the compatibility of mixing Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) with Vitamin C, specifically L-Ascorbic Acid and...

Cosmetics Compatibility Effectiveness Loss Ingredient Interaction Stability pH Compatibility
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I have questions regarding cosmetic ingredients: 1. Could you please provide information on the safety and properties of Caprylhydroxamic Acid and explain why it is not...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Ingredient Comparison Ingredient Suitability Odor Preservation
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I am making a shower gel using the following formulation: * ClearClean (5%) * Emal Ad25 * BabyFoam * Fragrance * NaCl (5%) * Water Initially, after mixing ClearClean, Emal...

Cosmetics Electrolytes Precipitation Shower Gel Stability Thickener
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I have a product called **Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate)** with an expiry date printed on the package, for example, 06/2017. * What is the actual shelf life of this...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Effectiveness Shelf Life Stability Storage Conditions
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I previously used Ethoxydiglycol at 0.2% in a formula with Centella Asiatica extract and experienced some small bumps. Now, I used Ethoxydiglycol at 1% in a different formula...

Cosmetics Ingredient Interaction Pore Reduction Serum Skin Irritation Solvents
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I have a cosmetic formulation with the following ingredients and percentages (exact list was provided in the original question but is not available here, including Azelaic Acid...

Cosmetics Compatibility Cosmetic Formulation Mixing Procedure Skin Irritation pH Adjustment
Posted by my_diary_2007
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Could you provide a formula for a skin brightening body cream suitable for evening events? I'm looking for a formulation that can effectively brighten the skin and has a smooth...

Cosmetics Cream Formulation Examples Skin Brightening Texture Tone Up
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If I remove 15% of LipidSoft™ Lite from a formula and add only 5% of Isododecane, will it make the formula easier to spread and less sticky?

Cosmetics Ingredient Alternatives Spreadability Stickiness Texture Texture Modification
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I am formulating a skin cream or balm for babies using oil-soluble ingredients. My proposed formula includes 10% Beeswax and 5% Carnauba Wax. Are these ingredients compatible,...

Cosmetics Baby Product Balm Compatibility Oil-based Formulation Texture
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I have questions regarding the use of a water distiller: 1. Can this machine be used with regular filtered tap water at home, or does it require drinking water with a **TDS**...

Cosmetics Degradation Equipment Purity Water Quality
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I have proposed a new sunscreen formula using SPF Protect Ultra II. Can this formula be made, and what are the mixing instructions? Here is the proposed formula: * Water: 78.3%...

Cosmetics Cream Mixing Procedure Stability Testing Sun Protection Sunscreen Formulation
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Could you provide a formulation for a cream or serum to help fill in acne scars? I would like to try making it myself.

Cosmetics Acne Scars Cream DIY Formulation Scar Treatment Serum
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I made a cream using the following ingredients and percentages: * Light Cream Maker * Placenta extract * Pearl extract * Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) 1% * Phenoxyethanol...

Cosmetics Cosmetic Formulation Cream Preservation Skin Irritation Warming Sensation
Posted by annasakulratch
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My Cleansing Water formulation is causing eye irritation. I used the following ingredients: * Water * Propylene Glycol * make up wash (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides) 10% *...

Cosmetics Cleaning Water Concentration Eye Irritation Preservation Surfactant
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