Ingredient Alternatives for Formulation
Asked by: yoky_y
On: June 13, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Some of the following ingredients are not available. Which ingredients from MySkinRecipes can be used as alternatives?
- Ethylhexyl stearate
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- glycerin
- Glycine Soja oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- BHT
- Parfum
Answer
Ingredient Alternatives at MySkinRecipes
Here are some alternatives available at MySkinRecipes for the ingredients you listed:
- Ethylhexyl stearate: You can consider using emollients like Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Gel (Thixotropic), Ethylhexyl Palmitate Gel, or Heptyl Undecylenate as alternatives.
- Cyclopentasiloxane: Cyclopentasiloxane is available. Alternatively, you can use silicone replacements such as LipidSoft™ Cyclo, Dodecane (Natural Cyclopentasiloxane Replacement), C9-12 Alkane (Natural Silicone Replacer), or LipidSoft™ D5 (Cyclomethicone Replacer).
- Glycerin: While Glycerin is a common ingredient, if you cannot find it, you might look for other humectants.
- Glycine Soja oil (Soybean oil): We do not have a direct equivalent for soybean oil. You can use other available carrier oils from your list, such as Sunflower Oil or Sweet Almond Oil.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed oil (Sunflower Oil): Sunflower Oil is available.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond Oil): Sweet Almond Oil is available.
- BHT: Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is available.
- Parfum: Various fragrance oils are available for use.
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