DIY Sea Kelp Gel Formulation: Texture, Packaging, Dosage, and Ingredient Clarification
Question
I am trying to make a DIY formulation with the following ingredients:
- DI water 86g
- Sea kelp 10g
- Lemon peel 2g
- Propolymer 2g
- Phenoxyethanol 1g
I mixed the sea kelp and lemon peel into the DI water and then added Propolymer until it became a pudding-like gel. Finally, I added Phenoxyethanol. I have two questions:
- Can this gel be applied directly to the skin after mixing?
- If there are minor errors (slightly more or less) in the amount of ingredients added, will it cause significant problems?
Additionally, I would like to understand the difference between Sea Kelp Extract and Sea Kelp Bioferment and their recommended usage in formulations, as well as their compatibility with bases like DI water, serum, lotion, and ingredients like Pitera.
Answer
Sea Kelp Extract vs Sea Kelp Bioferment and Usage
Based on the information provided, here are the answers to your questions:
Difference between Sea Kelp Bioferment and Sea Kelp Extract: Sea Kelp Extract is significantly more concentrated than Sea Kelp Bioferment. Sea Kelp Extract is obtained through an extraction process focusing on key active compounds like Fucoidan (guaranteed at least 21% concentration), whereas Sea Kelp Bioferment is processed differently and can be used at much higher concentrations, even up to 100%.
Applying Sea Kelp Extract directly: No, Sea Kelp Extract should not be applied directly to the skin because of its high concentration. It is recommended to use it within a formulation at a specific percentage.
Mixing Sea Kelp Extract with other bases: Yes, Sea Kelp Extract can be mixed with bases such as DI water, serum, or lotion. The recommended usage rate for Sea Kelp Extract is 1-10% in a formulation.
Mixing Sea Kelp Extract with Pitera: Yes, it is generally suitable to mix Sea Kelp Extract with Pitera (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate) in a formulation. Both are water-soluble ingredients commonly used in serums, essences, and lotions. When combining them, ensure that the concentration of Sea Kelp Extract remains within its recommended range of 1-10% of the total formulation. Pitera can be used at higher concentrations, even up to 100%, so the limiting factor when combining would be the Sea Kelp Extract percentage.
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