Adjusting Serum Formulation for Whitening and Skin Health

Asked by: aeyjingo On: June 21, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am developing a serum formulation for whitening and skin health. Could you please review the mixing method and ingredient percentages?

My current formulation includes:

  • French Pine Bark Extract 25 (Liquid) at 20%
  • Perfect-C
  • Soy Extract at 10%

What are your suggestions for optimizing this formula?

Answer

Based on the feedback provided, your mixing method is correct. However, there are some suggestions regarding the ingredient percentages:

  • Reduce French Pine Bark Extract 25 (Liquid) from 20% to around 3-5%. At 20%, the color is very intense and may darken the skin significantly.
  • Consider adding Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) at 5% to help strengthen the skin and enhance the whitening effect of Perfect-C.
  • You can reduce Soy Extract from 10% to 5% to make room for the Vitamin B3. This combination provides more comprehensive benefits as these ingredients work through different mechanisms.