Adjusting Cream Formula: Perfect C, B3, Bifida, and EDTA

Question

I am formulating a cream that aims to provide moisture, reduce wrinkles, and whiten the skin. I have some questions regarding specific ingredients in my formula: If I want to add Perfect C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) at 5%, do I need to remove B3 (Niacinamide)? For Repair Activator (Bifida Ferment Lysate), should the percentage be 5% or 10%? If I use Perfect C, is it okay not to include Disodium EDTA at 0.2%?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on your goal for a cream that provides moisture, reduces wrinkles, and whitens the skin, and the formula you provided, here is a summary of the recommendations and answers to your questions:

Original Formula Review: The staff confirmed that your original formula can be mixed.
Recommended Adjustments:
- Consider reducing Natto Gum to 2-3% and Repair Activator (Bifida Ferment Lysate) to 5%.
- Add Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3) at 5% and Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) at 2-3% to provide a broader range of vitamins for skin nourishment.
- If the cream is for daytime use, you might consider reducing Wakame Extract to 1-2% to avoid a potential film-forming feeling.
- For Fractionated Coconut Oil, it's recommended to start with 5% and increase later if more moisture is needed. If you start with 10% and find it too heavy, it cannot be removed.
Adding Perfect C: If you wish to add Perfect C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) at 5%, you should remove Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3).
Repair Activator (Bifida Ferment Lysate) Percentage: Please follow the manufacturer's recommended usage rate for Bifida Ferment Lysate.
Disodium EDTA with Perfect C: While the manufacturer recommends including Disodium EDTA (0.2%) when using Perfect C, it is ultimately your choice whether to include it or not. The company's only requirement is that all ingredients are used within the manufacturer's/FDA's specified usage rates.