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What are the recommended preservatives for **herbal shampoos for dogs and cats** that are formulated using **freshly boiled herbal extracts**? Please consider the unique challenges of microbial contamination in such formulations and suggest suitable broad-spectrum and mild options, along with any specific usage guidelines and precautions.
Is the `Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl` (LAE, 95% Powder) offered by MySkinRecipes Expert derived from 100% natural origin?
Can `Bifida Repair Complex™` be used for oral applications?
Is Magnesium Glycinate suitable for food-grade applications?
Can WrinkleCare™ Collagen Tri-Peptide (High Elastin) be mixed directly into food for consumption, and what are its benefits when consumed orally?
Can Vitamin C Ester (Ascorbyl Palmitate, Enzymatic) be directly mixed into moringa oil? Is this form of Vitamin C soluble in natural oils, and what are the recommended mixing conditions for best results?
I am formulating a Moringa oil product and need to add an ingredient at 1% concentration. Could you recommend a vitamin or antioxidant that is readily miscible with oil and can help with product stability and facilitate FDA registration?
I purchased several ingredients from MySkinRecipes, including Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP). My order experienced a significant delivery delay of over 1.5 months due to DHL. Some of the ingredients I ordered are specifically heat-sensitive, requiring storage between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius. Given this prolonged exposure to potentially unsuitable temperatures during transit, I am concerned about the safety and efficacy of these heat-sensitive ingredients. Are they still safe to use in formulations, or has their quality been compromised?
I am interested in using Snake Oil (Enhydris Chinensis Oil) and would like to know: * Is this product considered pure? * Can it be consumed internally? * If consumed, would one teaspoon provide 1000mg of Omega-3?
I am looking to create a **portable facial scrub gel bar** that can be used for cleansing and **dissolves upon washing**. I plan to use the following ingredients: * `carrageenan (keppa + iota)` * `Oil-Fix™ W` * `Oilsify15` Could you please advise on what other ingredients I should add to ensure the product effectively cleanses and dissolves when used?
Can `ISO-Lite Medium (C13-16 Isoparaffin)` be mixed directly with moringa oil?
Could you clarify the relationship between `Xylooligosaccharide (XOS)` and `Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)`? I'm particularly confused because I've seen `XOS` listed with the INCI name 'Fructooligosaccharide'. Are these two compounds chemically identical, or are they distinct, and if so, why might their INCI names appear to overlap?
What are the primary recommended ingredients for a serum base if the goal is to achieve a lightweight, transparent gel-like texture that is fast-absorbing and fluid?
I am developing a lip balm formulation and would like to use `LipidSoft™ Lanolin` (Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2). Can this ingredient be used in a lip balm formula that aims to be registered as a 'natural' certified product?
I am working on a formulation and would like to use `HR-White™ (4-Hexylresorcinol)` in combination with `Moringa Oil`. * Can `HR-White™` be directly mixed with `Moringa Oil`? * If direct mixing is not possible, what is the correct method to incorporate `HR-White™` into a formulation that includes `Moringa Oil`, given that `HR-White™` is soluble in `glycols`, `dimethyl isosorbide`, and `esters` but not in oil? * Please provide guidance on how to achieve a stable formulation, possibly an `emulsion` like a `cream` or `lotion`, that effectively delivers both ingredients.
Is Stabilized Protease Enzyme available in a liquid and clear form?
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I have also bought your silky serum base (face/eye) and have been testing the product, it recommend 1% NaCI (pure salt) to stabilise, but further in the description it mentions using Magnesium Sulfate instead. Which version is best to stabilise this product, NaCI or Magnesium Sulfate?
Regarding the use of Trihydroxystearin in the oil phase to achieve thixotropic thickening, the instructions indicate using 'High shear'. I would like to clarify: * Should a **homogenizer (Homo head)** be used to achieve this high shear? * Or is a **propeller stirrer** sufficient for this process? Please also consider the optimal temperature range (65-100 degrees Celsius) for dissolving and dispersing Trihydroxystearin effectively.
What is the appropriate solvent for `Asiaticoside (90%, Powder)`? Additionally, what is the recommended usage concentration for topical application on the skin to ensure it does not cause irritation or toxicity to skin cells?
