Solution Approach
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Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Concept & Claim Definition
Define the product type, sensory and claim targets, and the regulatory and label framework (INCI, regional cosmetic regulations, certifications).
2
Ingredient Selection
Match emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants, actives, preservatives, or rheology modifiers to the formula, skin-feel, and compatibility window.
3
Bench Formulation
Build and stabilize the emulsion or system at the bench, checking pH, viscosity, preservative efficacy, and aesthetics.
4
Stability & Compliance Validation
Run stability and compatibility testing, confirm preservative efficacy, and finalize the INCI, CoA, and documentation.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerol), USP/FCC Food Grade
CAS 56-81-5
Glycols & Polyols
Humectant and skin-conditioning agent
Binds water back into skin to counter the defatting/drying of high-ethanol bases (the WHO-formula humectant)
Melting Point: 18 °C Boiling Point: 290 °C at 760 mmHg (decomposes) Density: 1.261 at 20 °C
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Propylene Glycol, USP/FCC Food Grade
CAS 57-55-6
Glycols & Polyols
Humectant, solvent, and preservative booster
Humectant that also keeps actives in solution at high alcohol levels without hurting efficacy
Melting Point: -60 °C Boiling Point: 188 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.04 at 20 °C
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Butylene Glycol
CAS 107-88-0
Glycols & Polyols
Humectant and co-solvent for actives
Light humectant that softens skin feel in alcohol gels
Physical Description: Very hygroscopic liquid; Pure form is colorless Appearance: Pure compound is colorless Odor: Practically odorless
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
CAS 65381-09-1
Esters
Light dry-feel emollient and carrier oil
Light emollient that re-deposits lipids stripped by ethanol, reducing dryness while evaporating clean
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D-a Tocopheryl Acetate
CAS 58-95-7
Specialty Additives
Antioxidant vitamin E derivative
Conditions and protects skin subjected to repeated alcohol exposure
Melting Point: 28 °C Boiling Point: 184 °C at 0.01 mmHg Density: 0.9507 at 26 °C
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Cosmetic-grade glycols, esters, and volatile solvents as carriers, solubilizers, and co-solvents for serums, sprays, and anhydrous systems
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