Body Lotion Formulation Review for Manufacturing (Skin Barrier, Anti-Wrinkle, Moisturizing)

Question

Please help review this body lotion formula to see if it can be manufactured by a company. I want the formula to have the properties of supporting the skin barrier + reducing wrinkles + moisturizing for body skin for people aged 40+. I want the formula to have a ratio of Ceramide:Cholesterol:fatty acid at 1:3:1.

Formula:

water 69.15%
pentylene glycol 2%
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 1%
Moist Cream Maker™ 3%
Pentaerythrityl Distearate 1%
Xanthan Gum (Clear gel type, standard texture) 0.3%
Disodium EDTA 0.2%
Mild Preserved Eco™ 1%
Dimethicone (Light/50, Low-Odor) 2%
Fractionated Coconut Oil 2%
shea butter (Refined, not rancid) 2%
Squalane 2%
Tocotrienols 2%
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) 1%
Cholesterol 3%
Ceramide 3 (Ceramide NP) 0.2%
Stearic Acid 1%
Safe-B3™ 2%
Natural Betaine 1%
Allantoin 0.1%
ActiveRelease Retinal™ 1%
Protec™ OX 0.05%
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 1%

Thank you very much.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Regarding the Body Lotion formula you provided, along with the desired properties (skin barrier support, anti-wrinkle, moisturizing for age 40+) and the requested Ceramide:Cholesterol:fatty acid ratio of 1:3:1:

Generally, a formula of this nature, containing moisturizers, lipid-based skin nourishers (like Ceramide, Cholesterol, Fatty Acid, Shea Butter, Squalane), anti-wrinkle agents (like Retinal, Niacinamide), antioxidants, and structuring agents, can be presented to cosmetic contract manufacturers (OEM/ODM factories) for production consideration.

However, there is an observation regarding the ratio of Ceramide, Cholesterol, and Fatty Acid specified in the formula versus the desired ratio:

Desired Ratio: Ceramide : Cholesterol : Fatty Acid is 1 : 3 : 1
Ratio in the provided formula: Ceramide 3 (Ceramide NP) 0.2%, Cholesterol 3%, Stearic Acid (Fatty Acid) 1%
Ratio according to the formula is: 0.2 : 3 : 1

It appears that the percentage of Ceramide in the provided formula (0.2%) is lower than the desired ratio (1%) when compared to Cholesterol (3%) and Stearic Acid (1%).

Therefore, when consulting with a manufacturing factory, you should clearly state your requirement for the 1:3:1 ratio so they can help adjust the formula or confirm if the provided formula can be produced and if it achieves the desired ratio outcome.

The formula you provided includes several interesting ingredients beneficial for skin barrier support, anti-wrinkle effects, and moisturizing, such as Ceramide, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Retinal, Niacinamide, Squalane, Shea Butter, etc., which align with the needs for skin aged 40+.

The next step is to consult directly with cosmetic contract manufacturing companies, providing them with the complete formula (including names and percentages of all ingredients) for their evaluation of production feasibility, cost, and timeline.