Brightening Body Cream Formula for Evening Events

Question

Could you provide a formula for a skin brightening body cream suitable for evening events? I'm looking for a formulation that can effectively brighten the skin and has a smooth texture, potentially incorporating ingredients like Titanium Dioxide and Pearl Blue Mica. Please also include the recommended mixing method.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on your request for a body cream formula to brighten skin for evening events and the staff's recommendations, here is a revised formula and a suggested mixing method. The staff recommended increasing the emollient and using Pearl Blue Mica for a better brightening effect, as well as suggesting an alternative Titanium Dioxide for a smoother texture.

Here is the revised formula:

Revised Brightening Body Cream Formula

Water: 61%
LipidSoft™ CC: 15%
Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™: 15%
Milk Lotion Maker™: 5%
Pearl Blue Mica: 3%
Phenoxyethanol SA (eq. Optiphen Plus): 1%
Jasmine Vanilla (Compare to Bath & Body) Fragrance: 0.5%

Mixing Method

Follow these steps to mix the cream:

Prepare the Water Phase: Measure the Water into a container.
Prepare the Oil Phase: In a separate container, combine LipidSoft™ CC, Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™, Milk Lotion Maker™, and Pearl Blue Mica. Heat this mixture to approximately 70°C while stirring to ensure the ingredients are well dispersed and Milk Lotion Maker™ is dissolved.
Heat Water Phase: Heat the Water from step 1 to a similar temperature, around 70°C.
Emulsify: Using a high-speed mixer (such as a homogenizer or a strong stirrer), begin mixing the Water Phase. Gradually add the heated Oil Phase into the Water Phase while maintaining high-speed mixing.
Cool Down: Continue mixing the emulsion as it cools down. You can reduce the mixing speed as the cream starts to thicken.
Add Heat-Sensitive Ingredients: Once the temperature of the cream drops below 60°C, add Phenoxyethanol SA and the Jasmine Vanilla fragrance.
Final Mix: Continue mixing until all ingredients are evenly dispersed and the cream is homogeneous.

This formula uses LipidSoft™ CC to help disperse the high concentration of Titanium Dioxide and provide a smooth feel. Pearl Blue Mica is included to give the skin a brighter, iridescent appearance suitable for evening events. Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™ is recommended for its ease of dispersion and contribution to a smoother texture compared to standard Titanium Dioxide.