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.