Hydroxyethylcelulose is an excellent thickener. It is used in KY sex lube.
Here is an ingredient list for their KY Liquid 5oz offering:
Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzoic Acid, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxi…
I was under the impression that Azulene was used to reduce redness. They make an azulene oil for reducing redness from shaving, branded Parissa Azulene Oil. It is a rich blue colour.
I tried to source Azulene on its own, but it is not commonly avai…
Phenoxyethanol
used at approx. 0.5%-1%. Add at cool-down or at least below 100 degrees Celsius. Add to separate water phase (third phase) and then add to overall formula.
http://microsites.schuelke.com/wet-wipe-preservation/leaflets/SM-Phenoxyetha…
I have experiented with DL Panthenol, which is the product you are most likely working with, not D Panthenol. D Panthenol is twice as active as DL Panthenol, more expensive, and harder to acquire for kitchen formulators such as you and I.
Anyways,…
If you are composing a sunscreen inspired TEWL lotion that uses Dimethicone, I suggest you use some PEG Dimethicone based emulsifiers to enable your water based ingredients to mix with your silicones, and in the process, add to the SPF factor of the…
Nasal washes usually contain some basic components:
Purified Water - 97% or greater
Sodium Chloride - 0.9% - 1.5%
Humectant - 1%
Preservative - up to 0.5%
Some ENT doctors suggest the use of 1% Johnson's No Tears baby shampoo to be added to a regu…
Many things will give you cancer. If you avoid all present and known cancer causing substances to date, you will eventually live long enough to get cancer from something else that is yet to be known as a cancer causing agent.
Regarding talc, as lo…
Have you tried adding the HEC at the end of your formulation process? First mix the SA with the PG. Then add it to the water AND THEN try to incorporate the HEC last.
EWax is Cetearyl Alcohol and Polysorbate 60, right? It might be better to use a separate and distinct low hlb emulsifier to compliment the Polysorbate 60 in your EWax component and therefore reach the right HLB number for your oil phase. If somethin…
Benzalkonium Chloride is used in many nasal washes. From and FDA perspective, yes it is safe to use.
But BC paralyzes nasal cilia and many nasal product users try to avoid it.
While I think companies should be held accountable for injuries caused from their products' usage by the general public, I dont think marketing claims in the personal care product industry should be so tightly restricted. Especially when natural pro…
Perry, if you or anyone else ever needs help getting cheaper rates for health procedures, I offer my assistance. I used to work for a Canadian company that did the same for Canadians on waiting lists in Ontario. We sent hundreds of people over to th…
My Aunt died while being denied healthcare in Canada. She paid $4000 in taxes for Healthcare every year and couldnt get an MRI scan in time. An MRI in the U.S. costs about $500 - $700.
If doubling of the SLES didnt change things that much, I would say you have too many 'impurities' in your water. Are you using distilled water? I think the 4% salt is too high and is preventing foaming as well.
Also, I believe the ph of your formul…
I have never used marshmallow root or slippery elm, but I suppose it would behave similar in fashion to how xanthan gum behaves.
When you use a mucilage or polysaccharide in water as a thickening agent, the viscosity obviously depends on the perce…
I am saying that if we paid formulators for advice, we would get better responses than not paying. But, I dont want to pay thousands for one or two problems I face with my formula. I am however, willing to pay a few hundred dollars for specific help.
The high price is because you are not ordering a large amount and the supplier wants a certain minimum amount of money if he is going to fill an order. If another entity were to order 1000 times the amount you require, they might pay 30x less than …
I dont think it is right when members ask for complete formulas - from A TO Z - from other members. This happens most often with novice members asking for a complete formula from professionals. I understand why a professional would get upset with th…