Adding Herbal Extracts to Lotion/Serum

Yes, you can add herbal extracts like Tomato, Aloe Vera, and Gotu Kola to your lotion or serum formulations. These extracts offer various benefits for the skin.

• Tomato Extract: Can be used at a rate of 0.1-1% for color and potential antioxidant benefits.
• Aloe Vera Extract: Typically used at 1-10%. For the 10:1 extraction ratio type, 3% is equivalent to 30% fresh Aloe Vera.
• Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) Extract: High-concentration extracts like Madecassoside 90% or TECA 95% are usually used at 0.1-2% (recommended 1%). These are known for reducing inflammation and helping with scars.

Always check the specific recommended usage rate on the product page for each extract you purchase, as concentrations and recommended uses can vary.

Combining Multiple Acne Treatment Ingredients

Yes, it is possible to combine multiple active ingredients for acne treatment (such as oil control, pore unclogging, redness/scar reduction, exfoliation, pore tightening) into a single serum or cream. There are no strict rules against this. The key consideration is whether the combination is suitable and effective in your specific formula.

• Compatibility: Ensure the ingredients are compatible with each other and with the base formula (lotion, serum, or cream). Some ingredients may require specific pH ranges or might interact negatively.
• Formula Base: Choose a base formula that is appropriate for acne-prone skin. For example, an overly oily cream base might not be suitable even if it contains acne-fighting actives.
• Concentration: Use each active ingredient at its recommended effective concentration. Combining too many actives at high concentrations might lead to irritation.

Careful formulation and testing are important to create a stable, effective, and non-irritating product when combining multiple active ingredients.