Feedback on your homemade cream and toner formulas

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your homemade cream and toner formulas and asking for feedback. Based on the staff's responses, here is a summary and answers to your questions:

Cream Formula (Anti-aging, Brightening, Moisturizing for dry skin with oily T-zone)

• Oil Content and Emulsifier: The staff pointed out that your formula contains 40% oil (Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Cocoa Butter), but the Light Cream Maker you are using can only emulsify up to 20% oil. This means the ingredients might not mix properly.
• Suitability for Oily T-zone: Using a high amount of oil (40%) might feel too greasy, especially in your oily T-zone area.
• Staff's Suggestions:
  • Consider reducing the total oil content in your formula.
  • If you wish to keep a higher oil content (up to 30%), the staff recommended using Milk Lotion Maker (4%) along with Light Cream Maker (1%) as emulsifiers, as Milk Lotion Maker can handle a higher oil load.

Toner Formula (Clogged Pores and Brightening)

• The staff confirmed that your toner formula can be mixed.
• They noted that Salicylic Acid EZ can be used at 1-10%. If you have a lot of clogged pores, you could consider increasing the Salicylic Acid EZ concentration up to 10%.

Answers to Your Follow-up Questions:

1. Normal amount of oil in a cream: There is no single "normal" or "best" amount of oil. The ideal percentage depends on individual skin type and preference. For oily skin or oily areas like the T-zone, less oil might be preferred. Some formulas may not require any oil.
2. Making cream without oil: Yes, it is possible to create a cream texture without adding oil by using certain types of cream makers (emulsifiers). Some emulsifiers like Light Cream Maker or Satin Cream Maker will result in an opaque texture, while others like Luxury Cream Maker or Rich Cream Maker can directly form a cream texture even without oil.
3. Calculating powder ingredient amount: To calculate the amount of a 3% powder ingredient for a 30ml formula, you would multiply the total volume by the percentage: 30 ml * 3% = 30 ml * 0.03 = 0.9 ml. Since powder ingredients are typically measured by weight, and assuming the density is close to 1 g/ml for simplicity in this context (though precise measurement requires weighing), 0.9 ml would be approximately 0.9 grams. The staff also provided a link to a guide on basic mixing and calculation for more detailed instructions.

Overall, your formulas target your stated concerns. For the cream, you will need to adjust the emulsifier system or the oil content based on the staff's advice to ensure proper formulation and texture suitable for your skin type. The toner formula seems suitable, with an option to increase Salicylic Acid EZ if needed.