DIY Clay Mask Formulation

This formula aims to replicate the key functions and texture of the LANEIGE Mini Pore Waterclay Mask, focusing on oil absorption, pore cleansing, and skin conditioning.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you can use, with approximate percentages. Please note that this is a starting point, and you may need to adjust percentages slightly based on your desired final texture and performance.

• Water Phase:
  • Purified Water: 48.3%
  • Glycerin (USP/Food Grade): 4%
  • Pentylene Glycol (Low-Odor): 2%
  • Disodium EDTA: 0.2%
  • Xanthan Gum (clear gel type, smooth texture): 0.5%
  • Mint Luteolin™ (Mentha Piperita Extract): 2%
• Oil Phase:
  • Soft Cream Maker™: 7%
  • Cetyl Alcohol: 2%
  • Light Oil (e.g., Grape Seed Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil): 3%
• Powder Phase:
  • Kaolin (China Clay, 300nm): 25%
  • Ceramide Complex (Water/Oil Dispersible Powder): 1%
  • Phytosphingosine (90% Purity): 0.1%
  • Titanium Dioxide 200nm EasyDisperse™: 1.5%
  • SI-2 BLACK BL-100 (CI 77499): 0.2%
• Preservative Phase:
  • Ethylhexylglycerin: 0.4%
  • Phenoxyethanol P5: 0.4%

Instructions

Follow these steps to create your clay mask:

1. Prepare the Water Phase: In a heat-resistant container, combine Purified Water, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, and Pentylene Glycol. Heat gently if needed to ensure Disodium EDTA dissolves. Once dissolved, add Xanthan Gum while stirring or using a high-shear mixer until a smooth gel forms. Add Mint Luteolin™ and mix until incorporated.
2. Prepare the Oil Phase: In a separate heat-resistant container, combine Soft Cream Maker™, Cetyl Alcohol, and your chosen Light Oil. Heat this mixture to approximately 70°C until all solid ingredients are melted and the phase is uniform.
3. Emulsify: Slowly add the heated Oil Phase to the Water Phase while continuously stirring or homogenizing. Maintain mixing until the mixture cools down and a stable cream base forms.
4. Prepare the Powder Phase: In a separate dry container, thoroughly mix the Kaolin, Ceramide Complex, Phytosphingosine, Titanium Dioxide, and SI-2 BLACK BL-100. Ensure the powders are evenly dispersed.
5. Combine Phases: Gradually add the mixed Powder Phase to the cream base while mixing. Continue mixing until the clay and pigments are fully dispersed and the mask is homogeneous in color and texture.
6. Add Preservative: Add Ethylhexylglycerin and Phenoxyethanol to the mask and mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
7. Final Check: Check the texture and color. If it's too thick, you can add a tiny amount more water (ensure total water added does not exceed the formula percentage). If the color isn't dark enough, you can add a very small amount more of SI-2 BLACK BL-100, mixing thoroughly each time.

Ingredient Notes:

• Kaolin: This is the primary clay for absorbing excess oil and impurities from the pores.
• Soft Cream Maker™: Helps create the creamy, spreadable texture of the mask.
• Glycerin & Pentylene Glycol: Provide hydration to prevent the mask from feeling overly drying.
• Ceramide Complex & Phytosphingosine: Help support the skin's natural barrier function, contributing to moisturization and overall skin health.
• Mint Luteolin™: Derived from peppermint, it can offer a refreshing feel and potential benefits for oily skin and pores.
• Xanthan Gum & Cetyl Alcohol: Contribute to the mask's viscosity and stability.
• Titanium Dioxide & SI-2 BLACK BL-100: Used to achieve the desired white/grey/black color of the mask.
• Disodium EDTA: Acts as a chelating agent to improve formula stability.
• Ethylhexylglycerin & Phenoxyethanol: A broad-spectrum preservative system to protect the product from microbial growth.

This formulation provides a solid starting point for creating a clay mask with properties similar to the LANEIGE Mini Pore Waterclay Mask using ingredients available from myskinrecipes.com. Always perform a small test batch first to ensure the texture and stability meet your expectations before making a larger quantity.