Cosmetic Formulation Safety During Pregnancy and Formulation Advice for Toner and Finishing Powder

Question

I have several cosmetic formulations and would like to ask for advice:

1. Are the ingredients in my formulations safe to use during pregnancy, particularly regarding absorption into the bloodstream?
2. Can my Toner Formulas 1, 2, and 3 be mixed together?
3. For Toner Formula 3, I'm concerned about the texture being sticky due to many ingredients. How can I improve the texture?
4. For my Finishing Powder Formula 4 containing Zinc Oxide 200nm at 10% and 90% other powder ingredients, can the Zinc Oxide be mixed with any type of powder?
5. If the 90% powder portion does not already contain ingredients for blurring light and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, what ingredient can I add to achieve this effect?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on the information from the staff, the ingredients in your formulations are not expected to be absorbed deeply into the skin to the extent that they would enter the bloodstream and affect pregnancy. Therefore, they should be safe for use during pregnancy.

Regarding your formulations:

Toner Formulas 1, 2, and 3: The staff confirmed that these three toner formulas can be mixed. However, for formula 3, be mindful that using too many ingredients might result in a sticky texture. The staff also suggested adding WaterSoft™ at 2-3% to improve the texture, making the toner feel softer and smoother and adhere better to the skin.
Finishing Powder Formula 4: The staff noted that Zinc Oxide 200nm at 10% can be mixed with any type of powder. If the 90% powder portion does not already contain ingredients for blurring light and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, the staff recommended adding Polymethylsilsesquioxane 4.5microns at 3-5% for this effect.