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Is there a standard or appropriate ratio of total active ingredients to water in a cosmetic formulation? For example, can formulations use 100% active ingredients like Pitera...
I am formulating a cream using the following active ingredients, totaling 31.4% of the formula: * Ume Extract * Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) * Soy Extract * ODA-White Plus™ *...
I would like to know about mixing ingredients. If I want to use Perfect-C 10% (which is oil-soluble) together with Myristyl Nicotinate (Pro Niacin) 10%, will these two...
I am developing a Water-in-Oil cream formulation for night use, aiming for a light, non-sticky texture that provides moisture retention and gentle exfoliation. I have proposed...
I have a couple of questions regarding surfactants: 1. Which is gentler on the skin between MildWash and Lauryl Glucoside? 2. Can Lauryl Glucoside be packaged in a wide-mouth...
I am looking for a basic formula for Hair Oil (Hair Coat) using ingredients like Cyclomethicone (Cyclopentasiloxane). I plan to adapt this for use on dog fur. Could you provide...
I would like to inquire about the ingredients for a powder mask that, when mixed with water and applied to the face, forms a plastic-like layer that can be peeled off. Could...
I want to formulate a shampoo to achieve soft, smooth, and detangled hair, similar to a specific product's texture. I am considering using or have used the following...
Can Hydroxyethyl Cellulose thicken a 71% MgSO4 solution? Will the thickener penetrate the skin?
I am formulating a CE Ferulic serum. After mixing the water phase and the oil phase, the serum turned cloudy. I used **Tocopheryl Acetate** as the Vitamin E source. Why did...
I currently have a cream formula containing Vitamin B3, NAG, ODA White plus, and White Cumin x2. This formula helps with overall skin tone but does not significantly improve...
Can I use **Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Timed-Release BHA) 2%** serum for acne together with the **Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite)** kit?
I am a beginner interested in making my own cosmetic products. Could you provide guidance on how to start formulating various products such as liquid soap, shampoo, hair...
When will Tamanu Oil (Virgin, Madagascar, Cold-Pressed) be back in stock?
What are the effects of using many ingredients, such as 15, in a single formulation, even if each ingredient is used within its recommended percentage? Does it affect the texture?
I have formulated a serum with the following ingredients: Repair Activator™, DMAE, Pep®-Coll, Niacinamide, Wrinkle-Fill™, Double Hyaluron, n-acetyl glucosamine, MOIST24,...
I have formulated a skincare product targeting combination and sensitive skin, aiming to nourish, strengthen the skin barrier, and tighten pores. I would like to ask for a...
The user wants to create a lip product and has two main questions: 1. How can the natural pigment of the lips be changed to make them pinker, similar to skin whitening? 2....
Problem: When making a cold-process cream using Satin Smooth, Luxury Cream, Oil Cream Maker™, and Triethanolamine, the cream experiences pilling (rolls off like dead skin)....
I am trying to create a pressed powder product, similar to eyeshadow. I have encountered issues with the binders. - I tried using Glycerin, but it didn't bind the powder. - I...
