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braveheart

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January 8, 2015 at 8:34 pm in reply to: Preservative for hairgel

There must/should be an alternative to DMDM Hydantoin. See:

http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702196/DMDM_HYDANTOIN_%28FORMALDEHYDE_RELEASER%29/

braveheart

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January 8, 2015 at 12:59 pm in reply to: Preservation Strategies For Natural Formulators

@MarkBroussard, Thanks.

I did read through the suggested website (rich info), I guess I may have missed that bit of information. Perhaps, I should read it again. I have been able to acquire a list of ECOCert approved ingredients.

braveheart

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January 8, 2015 at 9:45 am in reply to: Preservation Strategies For Natural Formulators

Granted, every oil is actually a synthesis off a plant. But, again for marketing purposes; Are ingredients such as Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lactate and Potassium Sorbate classified as “natural” in the same vein as coconut oil?

braveheart

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January 8, 2015 at 9:38 am in reply to: Where can I get a simple filling machine?

And more from here, depending on volume and viscosity…

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmanual+liquid+filling+machine&_nkw=manual+liquid+filling+machine&_sacat=0

braveheart

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January 8, 2015 at 8:23 am in reply to: Hyaluronic and ferulic acids: useful, or waste of money & resources?

MarkBroussard, I love that comment.

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That reminds me of a few others such as Creme de la mer )
See http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1242978/Cr-la-Mer-It-costs-530-pot-ingredients-cost-just-25-brow-furrowing-truth-stars-favourite-wrinkle-cream.html

braveheart

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January 7, 2015 at 3:21 pm in reply to: Hyaluronic and ferulic acids: useful, or waste of money & resources?

I should think this debacle has more to do with public perception rather than a “best of the rest” type of result. I also think we should hail L’Oreal for an excellent job done to twist public opinion in the favour of this formulation.

There are better ingredients than L-Ascorbic acid.

braveheart

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January 7, 2015 at 4:30 am in reply to: Hyaluronic and ferulic acids: useful, or waste of money & resources?

@Ruben ….. Thanks

braveheart

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January 6, 2015 at 6:30 pm in reply to: Hyaluronic and ferulic acids: useful, or waste of money & resources?

Does anyone know the link to the patent, please? I want to peruse and send it to someone. Thanks.

braveheart

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January 6, 2015 at 2:39 pm in reply to: Hyaluronic and ferulic acids: useful, or waste of money & resources?

I very much doubt the vast licensing that will cheapen their own. In fact, I also doubt they are making much from it to be bothered pursuing people. And who knows, maybe they attempted but considered that it will be a waste of time simply because the chemistry of Ascorbic Acid is as vast as the oceans. It amazes me why they bothered patenting it in the first instance, perhaps it was to fend off major rivals and not the mushroom companies around the world.

braveheart

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January 6, 2015 at 11:39 am in reply to: Hyaluronic and ferulic acids: useful, or waste of money & resources?

If “they” come after someone like me, even the public will cry out against them

@the experts, I feel excited to be learning from y’all. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.

braveheart

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January 6, 2015 at 10:34 am in reply to: Chemistry Question

oh ok. Thanks for the observation. It was that while checking out most of these companies, their labels look alike with the statement: “Manufactured in the US for….” That just left me wondering is it was the same source.

braveheart

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January 6, 2015 at 10:32 am in reply to: Hyaluronic and ferulic acids: useful, or waste of money & resources?

I have tried various antioxidants (I’m my own guinea pig) and different combinations in the past two years and while I believe that IF I take to the market it won’t (will never) infringe on their patents, I think their patent just states (and even uses in their formulation) only L-ascorbic acid.

In fact, after this thread opened up, I went ahead to make a formulation, which I am extremely pleased with, without Vitamin C and I think my new antioxidant combination is much better and more effective. For example, it is said green tea and CoQ10 are (individually) much more effective than Vitamin C.

Overall, I think the person/company that makes the loudest noise about their antioxidant cream will win in the marketplace.

braveheart

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January 3, 2015 at 9:23 am in reply to: Functional fragrances issues: incorporating fragrance into cosmetic products

Great learning curve for me from all.

@IrinaTudor, regarding your eczema, ever tried detoxification to reduce the incidence?
I got into playing with this industry as a result of my bad experiences with eczema. I have tried most stuff in the market, from mineral oil, petroleum jelly, steroids, etc. But for the past 5 years, I have been making my own cream, which has made a huge difference! However, constant detoxification has also played a good part in defeating my eczema.

Anyway, I am hoping to bring one of my formulations into the market, and thanks so much for your contributions.

braveheart

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January 3, 2015 at 8:26 am in reply to: Cost Effective Testing Lab in UK

@Bill_Toge….. Thanks, I will also check them out.

@MarkBroussard…. Wow! Fantastic, I guess using those slides will definitely save me a lot of money!

@nasrins….. thanks for the tips, will use them, too!

braveheart

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January 2, 2015 at 2:41 pm in reply to: Cost Effective Testing Lab in UK

@MakingSkincare, thanks.

@nasrins, I agree, but what would I need to make this mini lab, pls?

braveheart

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January 1, 2015 at 9:33 pm in reply to: Chemistry Question

I agree 100%. Yes, I am gunning for the Vitamin C serum market and thinking of how to add my own twist to the industry. Looking at potential competitors, it seems they are sourced from the same manufacturer (which is great for the manufacturer), but with everyone trying to out-do each other with % in Vitamin C content. It looks quite interesting.

Thanks for the tip.

braveheart

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January 1, 2015 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Cost Effective Testing Lab in UK

Microbiological testing & stability testing.

Then get a toxicological report.
I think that is all I need to get my product ready for sale.

braveheart

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January 1, 2015 at 3:46 pm in reply to: Chemistry Question

Thanks, do you think cosmetic or pharma grade is better?

Since it can affect the dermis

I am making my own VitaminC serum.

braveheart

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December 31, 2014 at 3:53 pm in reply to: Cosmetic Microbiologist Here. I Can Help Answer Your Germ Questions

Really really fantastic thread!

Rich information from all the experts.
Thank y’all.

braveheart

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December 31, 2014 at 3:52 pm in reply to: Preservation Strategies For Natural Formulators

I have two questions. I was checking up on some “green” preservatives and found this -

Plantaserve S Natural (Suprapein). The constituents are:

extracts of Oregano leaf extract, Thyme extract, Cinnamon bark extract, rosemary leaf extract, Lavender Flower extract, Lemon peel extract, peppermint leaf extract, Golden Seal Root extract and Olive leaf extract.

Solubility: It is soluble in oil…..

Recommended percentage of use: 0.5%

Using this preservative means one can claim - 100% natural, isn’t it?

But then has Plantaserve S Natural been proved to be an effective broad spectrum?

Reason behind Question: Bad press and public perception has really damaged the integrity of parabens, so for someone like me (more of a marketer) to look for “green” preservatives.

braveheart

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December 31, 2014 at 10:57 am in reply to: Preservation Strategies For Natural Formulators

Thanks for that, much appreciated.
I just saw Vegicide at Ingredientstodiefor and instantly loved it.

But I will contact this company.

braveheart

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December 31, 2014 at 9:26 am in reply to: Preservation Strategies For Natural Formulators

So many of the “green” preservatives suggested on this forum are not easily available in the UK.

I am looking for something that is “green” and easily available in the UK as a bactericide, while avoiding Sodium benzoate because of the potential hazards with Ascorbic acid.

Any suggestions, please?