Cosmetics Formulation Development

I want to ask the team If you want to make a lip balm for sale The simple ingredients are 1.Oils such as Sweet Almond Oil , Coconut Oil , Sunflower Oil about moisturizing lips 2.Wax 3. Essential Oil 4. Color by using them. Iron Oxide The question is: 1.Is this enough for lip balm? Is it for sale? because observing from the market There will be a mixture of water phase and oil phase. 2. Will you lose it quickly? because I didn't put สารกันเสีย all. Essential Oil is there any benefit in prolonging the life of the ingredients?

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1.Is this enough to make a lip balm for sale? because observing from the market Will there be a mixture of water phase and oil phase

enough, but must there be water or not? This depends on the nature of the formula that members want. Some formulas choose to contain water because they want a different texture. is that there is a feeling of a little water When applied to the lip, including many skin care ingredients must be dissolved in water (An example that is commonly used in lipstick is Vitamin B5 or ingredient whitening to whiten the lips), so choose the water part. in the formula too

2.Will you lose it quickly? because I didn't put สารกันเสีย all

The product will not spoil. by himself But will be lost from saliva that comes in contact with the product and left on the product (or in the case of packing in a jar There will be germs from the fingers. who come in contact with the formula)

3.I want to know Essential Oil Is it useful to extend the life of the ingredients?

that will help extend the life of the ingredients is the group Antioxidant (antioxidant), which Essential Oil from various types of natural Antioxidant in itself, but the limitation is may be very low may not be enough To help extend the life of the formula Or may be able to be limited. Usually, this kind of formula is popular to add Vitamin E is here to help. antoxidants in the formula, it also has a good effect on the skin.

show not to put Phenoxyethanol is fine, right?

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So you don't have to enter. Phenoxyethanol or not

in fact. Germs will not be able to build up in the oil. Because the infection will need water or moisture. but must not forget that Although the formula is pure oil (balm), but when it comes in contact with the skin. There is a chance that saliva gets stuck on the balm. If this happens over time, any germs (bacteria, yeast, fungi) can form. Usually, if it's for sale, it's best to add สารกันเสีย so that Make sure there is no leaven on the formula. To fill สารกันเสีย Recommended Mild Preserved Eco 1%