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Formulating Gentle, SLS-Free Body Wash with Specific Surfactants and Cooling Effect
I would like to create a gentle, SLS-free body wash for sensitive skin, similar to the Khaokho Talaypu mangosteen product, but with better foam and more cost-effective for bulk...
Toner Formulation for Acne and Oil Control: Ingredient Suitability and Mixing
I am developing a toner formulation aimed at reducing inflammatory acne and clogged pores, and controlling facial oiliness. I want a toner that is non-oily, non-sticky, light,...
Formulation Modification: Adding Butylene Glycol and Making a Gel
I want to modify a formulation containing Pitera and Repair Activator. Could you advise on the following points? 1. Can I make this formulation into a gel? If so, what...
Gel Formers for Easy Water Dispersion in Gel Scrubs
I want to make a gel scrub and need a gel former that is 'easily soluble in water' or easy to disperse/dissolve. What gel formers are suitable, considering factors like formula...
DIY Pitera Facial Treatment Mask Formulation
I would like to make a facial treatment mask essence using the following formulation. Can this formula be mixed? * Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate: Remaining percentage *...
Cream Formulation with Glyceryl Stearate SE and Cetyl Alcohol
How can I make a stable cream using only `Glyceryl Stearate SE` and `Cetyl Alcohol`? Is it necessary to calculate HLB for this combination, or should I add other ingredients...
Roll-on Deodorant Formulations: Wax vs. Silicone with Citromask
Could you please provide information on different types of roll-on deodorant formulations, including their characteristics, pros and cons, and general ingredients, particularly...
Making Body Mist with Specific Fragrance Oils and Fixative
How to make a body mist using fragrance oils (Simply Teenage, Playful Love, Jasmine Vanilla), Flora Fix, and Ethyl Alcohol? What are the correct proportions and mixing...
Comparing Vitamin C Serums: Water-based vs. Glycol-based
What are the differences between Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum and Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite), especially regarding their formulation base, texture, and...
How to use concentrated Aloe Vera Extract (10:1 FullAssay™)
How should the concentrated Aloe Vera Extract (10:1 FullAssay™) be used? Can it be applied directly to the skin or must it be mixed into a base formulation, and if so, what...
Formulating a Matte, Long-lasting, Waterproof W/O Foundation
Based on the concept of a lip product formula discussed in a previous thread (topic5670.html#p22926), I am attempting to formulate a foundation with the following...
HLB Calculation for Cosmetic Formula
Regarding the following formula: * Perfect-C™ 5% * Tranexamic Acid 3% * Disodium EDTA 0.2% * Allantoin 0.2% * Phenoxyethanol SA 1% * Butylene Glycol 3% * Bisabolol 1% *...
Adding Whitening Ingredients to Gel Lotion Base: Stability and Texture Changes
I want to add `Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract (Oxyresveratrol 98%)` at 5% and `MSH White™ (Undecylenoyl phenylalanine)` at 4% to a clear gel lotion base. How should I mix...
Danger of Using 20% Salicylic Acid Gel for Home Chemical Peeling
Could you please provide a formula and mixing instructions for making a **20% Salicylic Acid gel** for use in **home chemical peeling**?
Solubility of Oil-Soluble Substances in Fractionated Coconut Oil and BHA in Propylene Glycol
I have two questions regarding the use of certain ingredients as solvents: 1. Can `Fractionated Coconut Oil` be used to dissolve oil-soluble substances? 2. When using...
Safety and Nature of Geranium and Tea Tree Oils in 1% Face Cream
I would like to ask about the safety of Geranium oil and Tea Tree Oil. If I want to mix 1% of each into a cream for facial application: * Are these oils dangerous to inhale? *...
Sunscreen Formulation Issues: Foaming, Viscosity, and Emollient Choice
I'm adjusting a sunscreen formulation from a previous topic ([url]http://www.myskinrecipes.com/topic5001.html[/url]) because LipidSoft™ Dry is out of stock. I've replaced it...
Claiming "Nano" for Sunscreen Ingredients (Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide) and FDA Regulations
I am formulating a product using physical UV filters. I plan to use `Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™` and `Zinc Oxide 200nm EasyDisperse™`. I am considering adding `Zinc...
Using Powdered Ingredients Past Expiration Date
I have a powdered ingredient that is a few weeks past its expiration date as stated on the label. Is it still safe and effective to use?
Gel Clarity with Glycerin and Gelling Agents
When mixing Glycerin (Vegetable) with gelling agents ClearClean™, Xanthan Gum, or Pro Polymer, will the resulting gel be clear? If it is not clear, what other humectants can be...