Deodorant Formulation Feedback and Recommendations

Thank you for your question and for sharing your formula. It's clear you're aiming for an alcohol-free deodorant that is clear, non-sticky, fast-drying, and doesn't stain clothes.

Regarding your initial question about using 80% Glycerin, as others have correctly pointed out, this concentration would indeed result in a very sticky and uncomfortable product, and could potentially cause skin irritation. Glycerin is a great humectant, but it's typically used at much lower percentages in skincare formulations.

Looking at the formula you provided:

• Clarity: This formula is unlikely to be clear. Ingredients like Citromask™ and WhiteCumin™ 2x are often oil-soluble or dispersed in oil/glycol bases. When combined with a water and Glycerin Gel base, this will typically result in a cloudy or opaque product, not a clear one. To achieve a clear formula, all ingredients must be fully soluble in the chosen base (primarily water in this case).
• Stickiness and Dry Time: While you've avoided 80% Glycerin, using 20% Butylene Glycol and 10% Glycerin Gel still incorporates a significant amount of humectants/glycols. This will likely contribute to a sticky feel and slower drying time compared to a formula with lower levels of these ingredients or different types of emollients.
• Yellow Stain: WhiteCumin™ 2x (Turmeric Extract) naturally has a yellow color. Using it at 3% concentration carries a high risk of leaving yellow stains on clothing.
• Citromask™ Concentration: As the staff mentioned, 10% Citromask™ is higher than typically needed (1-2% is usually sufficient for odor masking/deodorizing).

To achieve your goal of a clear, non-sticky, fast-drying, alcohol-free, non-staining deodorant, you would need to significantly revise the formula. Here's a conceptual approach:

1. Remove Staining and Oil-Soluble Ingredients: Eliminate WhiteCumin™ 2x and Citromask™ to prevent yellow staining and improve clarity.
2. Reduce Humectants: Lower the percentages of Butylene Glycol and Glycerin Gel. Consider replacing some of the humectant function with ingredients that offer a lighter feel.
3. Incorporate Water-Soluble Deodorant Actives: Use water-soluble ingredients known for their deodorant efficacy and good skin feel. Examples include:
   • Odor-Kill DO™: This blend contains Octenidine HCl, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Propylene Glycol. It's effective against odor-causing bacteria, water-soluble, and described as providing a smoother, less sticky feel.
   • LipidSoft™ Deo: Triethyl Citrate is a light emollient and deodorant active that inhibits bacterial enzymes. It has limited water solubility (up to 5%), but a small amount might be incorporated depending on the overall formula composition, contributing to feel and deodorant action.
   • SugarClean™ or CleanTea™ Liquid: These are natural, water-soluble deodorizing extracts that can help neutralize odors.
4. Choose Appropriate Thickener (if needed): If a gel texture is desired, use a water-soluble thickener at a low concentration to minimize stickiness. Glycerin Gel at a much lower percentage might work, or explore other water-soluble polymers known for good aesthetics.
5. Include Preservation: Ensure adequate preservation. Mild Preserved Eco™ is a suitable option, or rely on the preservative components within a blend like Odor-Kill DO™ if used at a sufficient concentration.

Conceptual Revised Formula Structure (Example):

• Water (High percentage, e.g., 70-80%) - Base
• Butylene Glycol (Lower percentage, e.g., 5-10%) - Humectant, solvent
• Glycerin Gel or other water-soluble thickener (Low percentage, e.g., 2-5%) - Thickener (adjust for desired viscosity and feel)
• Odor-Kill DO™ (e.g., 0.5 - 1.0%) - Deodorant active, preservative
• Mild Preserved Eco™ (e.g., 0.5 - 1.0%) - Preservation, odor control (adjust based on Odor-Kill DO™ level)
• SugarClean™ or CleanTea™ Liquid (Optional, e.g., 1-3%) - Natural deodorizer

Creating a formula with all the desired properties (clear, non-sticky, fast-drying, non-staining, effective) requires careful selection of ingredients and precise balancing of concentrations. Extensive testing will be needed to achieve the optimal result.