Adding Ingredients to Existing Cosmetics

Yes, it is possible to add ingredients purchased from MySkinRecipes directly into your existing cosmetic products to enhance their properties. However, it is crucial to follow specific guidelines to ensure the stability, effectiveness, and safety of the final product.

Here are the key principles, as outlined by the staff:

1. Check Usage Percentage: Always adhere to the recommended usage rate provided by the ingredient manufacturer. For Isoflaqua™ (Water Soluble Soy Isoflavones), the recommended usage rate is 0.1-1.0%.

2. Consider pH Compatibility: For general skincare creams, the pH is typically within a range (around 4-6.5) that is compatible with most ingredients. However, if you are adding ingredients to a product with a specific function like exfoliation, it's important to check the pH to ensure the ingredient will remain stable and effective.

3. Ensure Solvent Compatibility: The ingredient must be soluble in the base product. You need to check if your existing cream contains the necessary solvent (water or oil) for the ingredient you want to add. Isoflaqua™ (Water Soluble Soy Isoflavones) is water-soluble and should be mixed into the water phase. Most creams contain water as a primary ingredient, which you can verify by checking the ingredient list on the product label.

How to Mix (for Isoflaqua™):

Since Isoflaqua™ is water-soluble, you would typically mix the required percentage (0.1-1.0%) into a small amount of the water phase of your cream. For home mixing into a finished cream, you would carefully measure the correct percentage based on the total weight of the cream you are modifying, dissolve the Isoflaqua™ powder in a tiny amount of water (if the cream is an emulsion with a water phase), and then thoroughly blend this into your cream. Ensure even distribution.

Always start with a small batch to test compatibility and effectiveness before modifying a larger amount of your existing product.