Cream Formulation for Dry/Aging Skin and Ingredient Safety
Question
I have some questions regarding ingredients and a cream formulation for dry, sensitive, aging skin with loss of elasticity and premature wrinkles, aiming for a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture without irritating alcohol or preservatives.
- Regarding Baobab Oil and Avocado Oil: The website mentions Baobab Oil contains "sterol" and Avocado Oil contains "stearic". Are these related to steroids? If used directly on the skin or mixed into a cream, will they cause steroid dependency?
- Can I mix 1 drop of Avocado Oil with a ready-to-use cream and apply it both day and night? Are there any negative effects? After using it for 7 days, my skin felt soft, but on days 8-9, it felt soft but also tight (like in winter) around and beside the cheekbones.
- I'm wondering if dry skin leads to oiliness because the body produces more oil. If the face is dry and we apply oil to moisturize, will the body then perceive enough moisture and stop producing its own oil, potentially leading to dry skin again? What should be done in this case?
- Can the following cream formula be mixed?
- Satin Cream Maker™ 1%
- Sweet Almond Oil 5%
- Grape Seed Oil (Refined) 5%
- Pomegranate Seed Oil (Refined) 5%
- Double Hyaluron Liquid 5%
- MOIST72™ 3%
- pure-naringin tm ( grapefruit extract) 1%
- Mild Preserve Eco™ 1%
- Repair Activator™ 10%
- Water 64%
- What is the main ingredient in a water essence serum similar to SK-II?
- What is the minimum production quantity and packaging options available?
Answer
Cream Formulation for Dry, Sensitive, Aging Skin
Thank you for your detailed questions and proposed formula. Based on your needs for a cream that addresses dryness, sensitivity, loss of elasticity, and premature wrinkles, and considering your preference for a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture without irritating ingredients, here is a revised formulation incorporating your desired oils and beneficial active ingredients.
Your proposed ingredients are well-suited for addressing dry and aging skin concerns. To ensure the stability of the cream with a lightweight texture, we recommend adjusting the percentage of the emulsifier as suggested by our staff.
Here is a suggested formula:
- Water: 63.8%
- Satin Cream Maker™: 1.2% (Adjusted for stability)
- Sweet Almond Oil: 5%
- Grape Seed Oil (Refined): 5%
- Pomegranate Seed Oil (Refined): 5%
- Squalane (Olive): 5%
- Double Hyaluron Liquid: 5%
- MOIST72™: 3%
- Pure-Naringin™ (Grapefruit Extract): 1%
- Repair Activator™: 10%
- Mild Preserved Eco™: 1%
Ingredient Benefits:
- Satin Cream Maker™: Acts as an emulsifier to create the cream texture.
- Sweet Almond Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil, Squalane (Olive): These are nourishing oils that provide moisture, improve skin elasticity, and offer antioxidant benefits to help with dryness and signs of aging.
- Double Hyaluron Liquid: Provides multi-level hydration to the skin.
- MOIST72™: Offers long-lasting moisture and helps strengthen the skin barrier, which is beneficial for dry and sensitive skin.
- Pure-Naringin™ (Grapefruit Extract): An antioxidant that can help protect the skin.
- Repair Activator™: Contains Bifida Ferment Lysate, which is known to help support the skin's natural repair processes, particularly against damage from environmental factors.
- Mild Preserved Eco™: A gentle preservative blend suitable for sensitive skin.
Regarding your question about Ferulic Acid, while not included in the revised formula above, it is a potent antioxidant that can offer additional protection against free radicals and enhance the stability of other antioxidants. It can be a valuable addition for anti-aging benefits.
Hyaluronic Oil
Hyaluronic acid is a water-soluble ingredient and cannot be made into a pure oil. However, you can incorporate hyaluronic acid into formulations that also contain beneficial oils, such as the cream formula suggested above, to get the benefits of both hydration and nourishment from oils like Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Grape Seed Oil.
Regarding your experience with Avocado Oil causing tightness after initial softness, individual skin responses can vary. While I cannot provide specific medical advice, the proposed cream formula includes a blend of moisturizing ingredients designed to provide balanced hydration and support the skin barrier, which may help address dryness and tightness.
Also, regarding your question about Baobab Oil and Avocado Oil containing "sterol" or "stearic" and concerns about steroids, as previously clarified by our staff, plant sterols are natural components found in plants and are not related to steroids that can cause dependency.
SK-II Type Water Essence Serum
As previously mentioned by our staff, a product with the characteristics of an SK-II type water essence serum primarily contains Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate.
Minimum Production Quantity and Packaging
Information regarding minimum production quantities and available packaging options can be found on our website. Please refer to the link previously provided by our staff for detailed steps on ordering cosmetic production.
We hope this information is helpful for your formulation needs.
Related Products Mentioned
Ceramide Complex (CeraTouch™, Cream)
Avocado Oil (Refined)
Squalane (Olive)
Pure-Ferulic Acid™
Satin Cream Maker™
MOIST72™
Double Hyaluron Liquid
BAOBAB OIL (Virgin, Cold-Pressed)
Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free)