Commercial Face Mask Formulation Advice

Creating a face mask for commercial sale using natural ingredients like soybean powder, milk, and aloe vera requires careful formulation to ensure product stability and safety. As the staff mentioned, while honey has a long shelf life, other natural components are highly susceptible to microbial growth (bacteria, mold, yeast) and spoilage without proper preservation.

For a commercial product, simply mixing these fresh ingredients is not feasible due to their short shelf life and the risk of contamination. You would need to develop a stable formula that includes:

• Preservation System: A suitable broad-spectrum preservative system is essential to prevent microbial growth and extend the product's shelf life significantly. The choice of preservative depends on the specific formula and desired shelf life.
• Stabilizers: Ingredients might be needed to maintain the consistency and prevent separation of the mask over time.

Regarding your question about adding cosmetic clay, yes, you can definitely incorporate cosmetic clay into your mask formula. Adding clay offers several benefits:

• Texture Improvement: Clay helps to create a smoother, thicker, and more spreadable texture for the mask.
• Skin Benefits: Different clays offer various benefits, such as absorbing excess oil, drawing out impurities, and providing gentle exfoliation.

Based on the available products, suitable cosmetic clays you could consider include:

• Kaolin (China Clay): A gentle clay suitable for most skin types, known for absorbing oil and impurities without being overly drying. Both Kaolin (China Clay, 300nm) and Kaolin (400nm High Whiteness) are options.
• Colored Clays: Clays like Green Clay, Red Clay, and Yellow Clay also contain Kaolin and other minerals, offering similar benefits of oil and impurity absorption while potentially providing additional mineral content and natural color.

Incorporating cosmetic clay is a good way to enhance both the performance and feel of your mask, but remember that addressing the preservation and stability of the natural ingredients is the most critical step for a commercial product.