Correct Mixing Procedure for Adjusted Serum/Gel Formulation

Confirmation of Your Formulation Mixing Method

Hello, regarding your question and the advice you've received, your understanding of the basic mixing steps is correct. This involves dissolving water-soluble ingredients in water first, then adding other ingredients, and finally adding the gelling agent.

However, based on the recommendations provided by cosmeceutical7 and the staff, there are slight modifications to the ingredients in your formula, which will affect the mixing order to achieve the proper texture and stability.

Summary of Ingredient Adjustments Based on Advice:

• Remove Acetyl L-Carnitine: Due to its acidic nature, it may affect other ingredients in the formula.
• Remove Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (if it's the hair type): Some types of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, especially cationic ones, are more suitable for hair care products and not ideal for skin formulations. The staff also recommended removing it.
• Change Aristoflex AVC to Xanthan Gum: Because the formula contains Sodium Lactate Plus, and Aristoflex AVC is not highly compatible with sodium-containing ingredients.
• Add Panthenol (Vitamin B5) 5%: To help with redness from acne and provide additional moisture.

Correct Mixing Steps for the Adjusted Formula:

1. Prepare the water phase.
2. Add Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids, Sodium Lactate Plus, and Panthenol to the water. Stir or blend until fully dissolved.
3. Gradually add Xanthan Gum to the dissolved water phase while continuously stirring or blending at high speed until the mixture thickens and forms a uniform gel.
4. Once the gel is formed, add Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) in the final step. The temperature of the product should be below 40°C. Stir to combine.

Important Considerations:

• Ensure that the Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein you have is suitable for skin use. If you are unsure or if it is not a skin-grade type, it should be omitted as advised.
• When adding Xanthan Gum, ensure it is dispersed well to avoid clumping. You can try mixing Xanthan Gum with a small amount of glycerin (if used) or water before adding it to the main water phase to help it disperse more easily.
• Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) should be added in the final step, avoiding high heat.

I hope this information is helpful for your formulation! Please feel free to ask if you have any further questions.