Dissolving Activated Resorcinol and Ingredient Substitution in Formula

Asked by: puppy_am2 On: September 23, 2014 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

I have questions regarding a formula:

1. Is it necessary to add Phenoxyethanol 1% to the formula for preservation?
2. How should I dissolve Activated Resorcinol™ in LipidSoft?
3. If my formula already contains Fractionated Coconut Oil, can I use it to dissolve Activated Resorcinol™ instead of LipidSoft, and can I remove LipidSoft from the formula?

Answer

Hello,

Regarding your questions and the information discussed previously, here is a summary of the answers to your inquiries:

  • Adding Phenoxyethanol 1% to the example formula: It is necessary to add Phenoxyethanol at 1% to the formula for preservation, to prevent the formula from spoiling or degrading.
  • Dissolving Activated Resorcinol™ in LipidSoft: You can use a spoon to stir and dissolve it. It is not necessary to use a blender, and you should not stir directly with your hands. Activated Resorcinol™ dissolves well in oils like LipidSoft and will dissolve relatively quickly when stirred.
  • Using Fractionated Coconut Oil instead of LipidSoft: If your formula already includes Fractionated Coconut Oil, you can use Fractionated Coconut Oil to dissolve Activated Resorcinol™ instead of LipidSoft. You can then remove LipidSoft from the formula. This is because Activated Resorcinol™ is soluble in oils, and Fractionated Coconut Oil is an oil that can act as a solvent.

We hope this information is helpful for understanding and adapting the formula. Please feel free to ask if you have any further questions.