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Recommended Usage Rates for Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, and Urea Combination
What are the recommended usage percentages for Sodium Lactate, Urea, and Sodium PCA when used together? Please clarify the appropriate percentages for formulations intended...
Sunscreen Formulation Issues: Pilling, White Residue, and Texture
I am making a homemade sunscreen formulation and am encountering the following issues: * **Pilling:** The cream rolls up into small pieces or 'khui' (ขุย) when applied. *...
DIY Clay Mask Formulation Similar to LANEIGE
How can I create a DIY clay mask formulation similar to the LANEIGE Mini Pore Waterclay Mask, focusing on achieving its texture, color, and key functions such as oil absorption...
Revised Body Lotion Formula for Very Dry, Sensitive Skin (Addressing Stickiness)
Based on my original body lotion formula for very dry and sensitive skin (containing Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, WaterLock, Phyto Glycyrrhetinic...
Hair Serum Formulation and Mixing Method
Could you please provide a breakdown, suggested percentages, and mixing method for a hair serum based on the following ingredients? * Water * Isopropyl Myristate (or...
Cream Formula for Sensitive Skin: Preservative Alternatives
I am interested in making a cream formula for sensitive skin with the following ingredients: * Green Tea Extract (EGCG) * Beta Glucan (Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract) * Rose...
Making a Water-in-Oil Foundation Formula with Powders
I am trying to create a foundation formula similar to a high-end product, based on its ingredient list, for oily, sweat-prone skin. The expert mentioned that this type of...
Serum Formulation with Fermented Ingredients: Smell and Texture
I have made a serum using the following ingredients: * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) * Repair Activator (Bifida Ferment Lysate) * Safe-B3 (Niacinamide) * Hyaluronic...
Cream formulation turns liquid due to Zinc PCA (Electrolytes)
My cream formulation turned liquid, becoming like a thick liquid. I used [Light Cream Maker] and added [Zinc PCA]. The expert informed me that this is due to Zinc PCA...
Mixing steps for Sodium Lactate Ultra-Moisturizing Serum and adding Activated Resorcinol™
Could you please provide the mixing steps for the Sodium Lactate Ultra-Moisturizing Serum formula? The formula ingredients mentioned include: * Water Phase: Water, Sodium...
Formulation Issues with Oxybenzone-Free Sunscreen: Texture and Oiliness
I am creating a new sunscreen formulation because my customers and I are sensitive to Oxybenzone from SPF Protect Ultra. I have removed it and developed the following formula:...
Emulsifying Isohexadecane with Water Capsule vs LipidSoft
I used `Water Capsule` as an emulsifier in a formulation. When I used `LipidSoft`, it emulsified well. However, when I replaced `LipidSoft` with `Isohexadecane` at 15% in the...
Product Availability and Alternative for Pentylene Glycol
What is the current availability status for Pentylene Glycol (retail size) and AminoWash™? If retail Pentylene Glycol is unavailable, is there a recommended alternative that...
Hair Treatment Formulation: Oils and Ingredient Proportions
How to formulate a hair treatment? I want to know the difference between using Fractionated Coconut Oil and Coconut Oil. Also, please advise on the ingredient proportions and...
Gel Sunscreen Formulation for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
I am trying to create a gel sunscreen for oily, acne-prone skin. My current formula resulted in a creamy texture. I have several questions about refining the formulation: * How...
Pressed Powder Foundation: Mixing Steps, Adding Actives & Sunscreen
Regarding the pressed powder foundation formula, what is the correct mixing order for the liquid phase (Oil Thick, LipidSoft Lite, Microcrystalline Wax, Isododecane, and...
Cleansing Oil Formulation: Substituting Oils and Shelf Life without Preservative
I am making a Cleansing Oil using Oilsify 15. 1. Can I substitute Mineral Oil Heavy with natural oils like Safflower Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, or Grape Seed Oil? 2. What is the...
Sunscreen Formulation for Oily Skin: Addressing Greasiness and Alternatives
I'm developing a sunscreen formulation for combination/oily skin with the following properties: non-greasy, long-lasting, waterproof, sweat-resistant, and no white cast. My...
Lip Balm Formulation Modification for Improved Texture and Performance
I have an oil-based formula intended for lips, but it results in a lip oil texture. I want to modify it to create a lip balm that is soft, moisturizing, helps fill lip lines,...
Enhancing Underarm Toner Formula (Oil Control, Pore Tightening, Brightening)
How can I enhance my existing underarm toner formula, which uses `LipidSoft Deo` as a main component, to achieve the following benefits? * Oil control * Pore tightening * Skin...