MarkBroussard
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Oh! … I see. That was not clear from your initial post. Thanks for clarifying. -
Why on Earth would you want to do this? Have you priced the difference between water and coco glucose, for instance?
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You have to view the entire patent in context. One part of it is that they found a combination of coco and decyl glucosides that had unique properties. It appears that your main concern in the coco/decyl ratio for your own product development purposes. Just formulate outside the range at 2.6:1 and you are not in violation of the patent.
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Pay particular attention to the CLAIMS which is the specific formulation they filed the patent on. The CLAIMS are much more specific in the composition of the formulation than just the Decyl Glucoside and Coco Glucoside.
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LOL! @Chemist77
I wish them well! Apparently, there is a market for camel urine hair products in the middle east. Or, someone thinks there is. -
Why don’t you have the lab make a batch for you using the same Goat’s Milk pasteurized liquid that you are using instead of a powdered Goat’s Milk?
What type of packaging are you using? Is this a flip-top lid on a lotion bottle? Is the mold growing on the outside of the opening to the container or on the inside opening?Besides Germall Plus as your main preservative, what other preservative boosters are included in your product? … are you using some sort of hurdle technology approach or is the liquid German your only preservative ingredient?Without knowing the formula, it is difficult to offer you any other advice. -
This thread reminds me of the guy who was looking for cosmetic camel urine for use in a shampoo!
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Yes, if you do not know what you are doing, it could be harmful. Why don’t you consider taking Perry’s Online course.
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It sounds as though you simply are not adding enough Carbomer 940 to make the gel.
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You might also consider adding some 1,2-Pentylene Glycol to your formulation.
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You might consider using a different gelling agent or thickener if your gel is still watery. What Carbomer are you using and what are you using to activate it?
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Have you tried throwing in some isododecane?
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@bhushbu_6
There are actually several different types of clay that derive from volcanic ash, Bentonite being one of them. Bentonite is derived from volcanic ash … it’s really a distinction without much of a difference. -
Perhaps if you define “Essential Oil Blend” it would be possible to give you some advice.
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The language in the regulation is not unambiguous. You need to measure and if your product contains higher than the minimum concentration of free formaldehyde, then you need to put the warning.
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Sodium PCA and Sodium Lactate are in equal proportions as components of NMF, each comprising about 12% of the total NMF composition. As for Hyaluronic Acid, depends on the molecular weight of the HA … Super Low Molecular Weight is small enough to penetrate into the epidermis. Higher molecular weight HA will form a film on the surface of the skin.
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If you are using Super Low Molecular Weight, it will not thicken your formulation. Anything higher than SLMW will thicken your formulation. If you are making an aqueous-based serum, you will notice the difference. If it’s a lotion, cream, gel-cream … you will not notice any difference between SLMW and higher molecular weight HA.
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Actually, Preservation is not that terribly complicated once you understand the fundamentals. But, you MUST understand the fundamentals, particularly as it related to the Hurdle Technology approach to cosmetic formulation.
@Carljen, you are better off using Benzyl Alchol/DHA at 0.8% to 1.0%. Read MakingSkincare’s overview of Preservatives on her site, it covers the fundamental quite nicely.What I find more curious is just how is it that you are going to determine the differences between the Hyaluronic Acid powders. Are they of different molecular weights? Or, the same molecular weight from different manufacturers? … Or, both?What “difference” are you seeking to determine? -
@EliseCortes
CoastSouthwest. I do not think there is anyone who sells less than 55 lb MOQ. Where are you located? If you pay the shipping, I’ll be happy to sell you a couple of Kilos. -
Thanks for the sound advice!
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Looks like your client wants to go the Natural route … Sodium Lactate will be a more acceptable pH adjuster if that is the case.
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There is no reason to be embarrassed about anything. This forum is open to professionals and novices alike and the whole idea is to share information and knowledge. It makes it a lot easier to help you with a problem if you clearly state what the problem/issue is and your observations and conclusions … that’s how scientists work. Fear not, no one on here is trying to show how smart they are … we can all learn from one another regardless of our level of skill in the art. The reason I like answering questions is that each and every question where I feel I have something to contribute is also an opportunity for me to learn something new.Now, you just need to be honest with your client … if they want Seabuckthorn in the product at that level and they don’t want any fragrances, it’s going to smell like Acetic Acid.If you want to use a Preservative that will impart a natural rose scent, use Phenethyl Alcohol & Caprylyl Glycol. It’ll probably help, but your product may end up smelling like Rosy Acetic Acid.
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As you are new to the forum, let me offer to you this perspective. People are more than happy to provide assistance, but next time, please clearly state that you already know what is causing your problem right upfront. In this case you apparently knew prior to first post that the odor was coming from the Seabuckthorn. People’s time is valuable, so do be direct and to the point when you are seeking advice.
I noted in your other post about your lipstick, you did the same thing. If you knew that the Mineral Oil was causing the problem, please state so right upfront as opposed to couching it as “it might be this or it might be that” -
Grape Seed Oil will have a similar profile to Castor Seed Oil.
Toss up on Mineral Oil and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene … You can make one batch with Mineral Oil, another batch with an equal amount of Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and compare the two. You might also try a batch with 50/50 Mineral Oil and H Polyisobutene. -
Simplest solution is to find a replacement for the Seabuckthorn. Perhaps Malic Acid and Kakadu Plum Extract would give you similar skin benefits without the odor. Seabuckthorn is high in Acetic Acid which is where the odor is coming from.