Composition of Peel-Off Mask Powder Base
Asked by: jn_andy
On: August 07, 2019
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
In a peel-off mask powder formulation, if 1-20% is the main active ingredient, plus color and fragrance, what ingredients typically make up the remaining 80-99% to form the powder base?
Answer
Peel-Off Mask Powder Base Composition
To create a peel-off mask powder base, besides your main ingredient (1-20%), color, and fragrance, the remaining 80-99% is typically composed of ingredients that provide the structure, texture, and peelable property of the mask. These include:
- Film-Forming Polymer: This is the key ingredient that creates the peelable film. Common examples in powder masks are Alginates (like Sodium Alginate) or Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA). If your 1-20% ingredient is not the film-former, then the base must contain this component.
- Fillers/Bulking Agents: These make up the majority of the powder base, providing bulk, opacity, and influencing the mask's consistency and drying time. Common fillers include Diatomaceous Earth, Starches (like Corn Starch), and cosmetic Clays (like Kaolin).
- Setting Agents: Ingredients like Calcium Sulfate are often included, especially when using Alginates, as they react with the Alginate to help the mask set and form a stable gel that can be peeled off.
Based on common formulations and product examples, a typical peel-off mask powder base primarily consists of a combination of Alginate, Diatomaceous Earth, Calcium Sulfate, and Starches or Clays.
