Cooling Agents for Body Oil and FDA Notification
Question
I want to make a cooling body oil. I tried Freeze Me™ at 2% but it wasn't cool enough. Can I increase the concentration to 5% or higher as suggested for desired efficacy and still register with the FDA? Are there other cooling agents from MySkinRecipes suitable for oil formulations that can be registered with the FDA?
Answer
Selecting Cooling Agents for Body Oil and FDA Notification
Regarding your question about using Freeze Me™ (Menthone Glycerin Acetal) in body oil and increasing its concentration for more cooling, determining the appropriate usage rate depends on the desired efficacy and overall formula safety.
Concerning notification with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), we cannot provide specific legal advice for individual ingredients at all concentrations. We recommend checking the latest information directly on the FDA website or consulting a cosmetic regulatory expert to ensure your formulation meets all requirements for notification.
If you are looking for alternative cooling agents suitable for oil-based formulations (Body Oil) besides the Freeze Me™ you have tried, MySkinRecipes offers several cooling agents that work well in oil formulas, such as:
- CoCool™ (Menthol+Menthyl Lactate): Provides a cooling sensation on the skin. Recommended usage rate is 0.1-5%. Can be mixed directly into oil.
- CoolTouch™ (Menthyl Lactate): Provides a cooling sensation on the skin that is gentler than Menthol. Recommended usage rate is 0.1-1%. Can be mixed into oil or Glycol.
- Menthyl PCA: A long-lasting cooling active that can dissolve in oil and glycols (may require heat). Recommended usage rate is 1-20%.
- Cooling Green Beads (Menthol Encapsulation): Green beads containing Menthol and WS3 that release coolness upon breaking, providing long-lasting and high cooling. Can be dispersed in any formulation. Recommended usage rate is 0.1-5%.
Regarding whether all cooling agents sold by MySkinRecipes can be notified with the FDA, the ingredients we sell are intended for use in cosmetic products. However, FDA notification depends on the entire formulation, including all ingredients and their concentrations used. The manufacturer is responsible for verifying and complying with FDA laws and regulations for their finished product.
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