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Could you please provide the active ingredients and a suggested formula for a liquid product (like a serum or toner) containing Urea, Glycolic Acid, and Salicylic Acid? I would...

After using a homemade formulation before bed, both I and my partner developed small bumps resembling acne on our foreheads upon waking up. We are unsure which ingredient might...

I am interested in creating a serum to address melasma and brighten the skin. I am considering using the following ingredients: * Goji Berry * Turmeric * Alpha Arbutin *...

When formulating products, especially when adding ingredients at low percentages (e.g., 1%), what is the recommended method or equipment for accurately measuring these small quantities?

How can I create a body lotion with a "วิ้งๆ" (shimmering or sparkling) effect? I'm currently using White Pearl Mica but it only gives a shiny finish, not a distinct sparkle....

Regarding the product Water Balm™: * It is used in a lip balm formulation that contains water. * Its recommended usage rate is 1-7%, with 5% recommended for binding up to 10%...

Regarding a Self-Tanning Gel formula: 1. Does the gel have color or smell after mixing? 2. Since I have very dry skin, can I add any moisturizing substances? What kind can I...

I am trying to formulate a sunscreen with a texture similar to Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence. I have developed the following formula, but I'm unsure if it will achieve the...

How to mix the following ingredients to create a CC cream using the Water-in-Oil (W/O) emulsion method? * Water: Remaining percentage (approx. 64%) * Cyclomethicone: 15% *...

I am developing a skin cream formula with the following ingredients: * Sweet Almond Oil 5% * Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) 5% * Silicone (Dimethicone) 5% * Stearic Acid 4% *...

Based on the provided Revlon foundation ingredient list, please analyze the formula and suggest ingredients to create a DIY foundation with **high-coverage**,...

I received my order via Alpha Fast, but there was a shipping delay of 1-3 days during which the ingredients were kept at room temperature. I am concerned about the quality and...

Could you please provide formulations for dry skin using the following ingredients: * Safe-B3™ * GlucoBright™ * Rice Vitamin * Polyaminopropyl Biguanide I am interested in both...

Can Pro-Niacin (Myristyl Nicotinate) be mixed with Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate)? How should this mixture be incorporated into a formulation containing an emulsifier?

I have a stable serum formula and added Polymethylsilsesquioxane (PSQ) at 5%. However, I encountered separation issues: * When added to the water phase, the PSQ appears to...

How can I add green color to a beige cream (like a foundation base) so that the cream appears green, but the color does not stain or transfer to the skin upon application?

Regarding the Tester Pure Aloe Vera Gel product, is it possible to add Sea Kelp Extract to it? What are the limitations regarding ingredient additions for this specific tester product?

I want to mix the following ingredients directly with oils to create an oil-based product (serum) for nighttime face application that doesn't feel sticky, and store it in a...

I have formulated a water essence with the following ingredients: * L-Ascorbic Acid: 15% * Lycopene: 5% * Propylene Glycol * Glycerin * Preservative * Water The resulting...

I want to make a cream for underarm whitening, reducing chicken skin, and smoothing the skin. What ingredients should I use, and what is the recommended usage percentage for...