Hello,

I understand you have revised your cream formulation for dry skin and have questions about adjusting the texture to be lighter and whether the ingredients have overlaps or are in excessive amounts.

Based on the list of ingredients you provided, your formula includes a variety of components focused on moisturizing and nourishing dry skin. Overall, the formulation is feasible, as the staff member confirmed. However, with 22 different ingredients, the mixing process can be quite complex.

Adjusting the Cream Texture to Be Lighter

Regarding your question about changing the emulsifier to achieve a lighter texture, yes, it is possible. You are currently using Light Cream Maker™ at 3%, which is the maximum recommended usage rate. According to the product description, using a higher rate like this is specifically for increasing the viscosity of the cream. Therefore, if you want a lighter texture, you can try reducing the amount of Light Cream Maker™ (e.g., to 1-1.5% as generally recommended).

Additionally, there are other emulsifiers that can provide different, potentially lighter textures:

• Light Lotion Maker: This emulsifier is designed to create a very light texture, suitable even for sprayable formulations. It can also be used in a cold process. This could be a good option if you are looking for a significantly lighter feel.
• Soft Cream Maker™: This provides a soft cream texture but requires heat during mixing and takes about 48 hours to fully set. It offers a soft feel but may not be as light as Light Lotion Maker.

Easy Cream Maker™ and Silk Cream Maker™ tend to produce heavier textures than Light Cream Maker™, so they may not be suitable for making the cream lighter.

Ingredient Overlaps or Excessive Amounts

Concerning the ingredients you listed, your formula contains a relatively high total concentration of humectants and emollients (oils and silicones). The humectants alone total around 19% (Ceramide Complex 5%, MOIST72™ 3%, Aloe Vera Extract 3%, Panthenol 3%, Glycerin 2%, Sodium Lactate 1%, Natural Betaine 2%), plus 3% oils and 2% silicones, resulting in approximately 24% of ingredients contributing to the feel on the skin.

• Many of the humectants are within their individual recommended usage ranges. However, the 5% concentration of Ceramide Complex is higher than the typical recommended rate (0.1-3%, with 1% recommended) for the powder form found in the product search. While combining multiple humectants is beneficial for synergistic moisturizing effects, the high total amount can contribute to a heavier or potentially sticky feel. Specifically, Panthenol at 3% is at the higher end of its recommended range, and the product description notes that using more than 5% can cause stickiness. Vitamin E at 1% is also at the maximum recommended rate, and the description mentions stickiness can occur above 0.5%.

Therefore, while the ingredients are generally within safe individual limits (except possibly the high Ceramide Complex depending on the exact product type), the combination and concentrations of moisturizing components, coupled with the high amount of Light Cream Maker™ used for thickening, likely contribute to the cream feeling rich and potentially heavier than you desire.

In summary, your formula has a high concentration of beneficial ingredients for dry skin. However, to achieve a lighter texture, you should consider reducing the amount of Light Cream Maker™ or switching to an emulsifier specifically designed for lighter textures, such as Light Lotion Maker. You might also consider slightly adjusting the concentrations of ingredients that can contribute to a heavier feel, like Ceramide Complex or Vitamin E, if a significantly lighter texture is your primary goal.