Dissolving Centella Asiatica Powder in Serum
Question
How to dissolve 1% Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside 90%) powder in water for a 100ml serum formulation, including the required water ratio and recommended mixing method.
Answer
How to Dissolve Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside 90%) Powder
You asked about dissolving 1% of Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside 90%) powder in water for a 100ml serum.
Based on the product information for Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside 90%), it can be:
- Dispersed in the formula.
- Dissolved in water at a rate of not more than 1.0% w/v.
To include 1% of this powder in a 100ml serum, you will need 1 gram of the powder (since 1% of 100ml is approximately 1 gram, assuming the density of the serum is close to water).
According to the solubility information, 1 gram of the powder can be dissolved in 100ml of water. Therefore, you can dissolve or disperse the 1 gram of powder into the water phase of your 100ml serum formulation.
Mixing Instructions:
- Mix the powder in the final step of your formulation.
- Do not expose it to heat.
- The final formula should have a pH in the range of 4-6.5.