Enhancing Moisture and Dewy Effect in Peel-Off Mask Base
Question
I would like some advice on adding ingredients to increase moisture and achieve a dewy skin effect after peeling off the mask. I am using a Peel-Off Mask Base (Ready-to-use powder, white, slow-setting) with the following specifications:
- Mixing Ratio: 1 part powder to 1.5 parts water
- Setting Time: 7-9 minutes
Questions:
- Which ingredients do you recommend for enhancing moisture and creating a dewy finish?
- How should these ingredients be added to the formulation?
- What are the appropriate usage levels for these additives?
Answer
To enhance the moisturizing effect and achieve a "dewy" or "glass skin" finish after using the Peel-Off Mask Base (Opaque White, Slow Setting), you can add specialized humectants and skin-conditioning agents.
Since this mask is a powder base mixed with water, the most effective way to incorporate these additives is to dissolve them in the water portion before mixing with the powder.
Recommended Ingredients
- MOIST24 (Glycereth-26):
- Benefit: This is a high-performance humectant that provides a soft, smooth, and non-sticky feel. It specifically helps create a "shiny/expensive" surface texture on the skin.
- Usage Rate: 3-5% of the total mixture.
- MOIST72™ (Saccharide Isomerate):
- Benefit: Provides deep and long-lasting hydration (up to 72 hours) and helps reduce irritation from the peeling process.
- Usage Rate: 3% of the total mixture.
- Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids:
- Benefit: Mimics the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) to keep the skin soft and healthy.
- Usage Rate: 2-3% of the total mixture.
- Glass Moist™:
- Benefit: Specifically designed to create a "Glass Skin" effect (shiny, healthy-looking skin) without using oil.
- Usage Rate: 5-10% for a noticeable dewy effect.
- Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate (Vitamin C Hyaluron):
- Benefit: Combines the intense hydration of Hyaluronic Acid with the brightening effects of Vitamin C.
- Usage Rate: 0.5-1% (comes in powder form; can be mixed with the mask powder or dissolved in water).
How to Mix and Prepare
To maintain the correct consistency (Powder 1 : Water 1.5), follow these steps:
- Prepare the Water Phase: Measure the water required (1.5 parts).
- Add Additives: Add your chosen liquid ingredients (e.g., MOIST24, MOIST72™, or Glass Moist™) into the water and stir until well blended.
- Combine: Pour the prepared water mixture into the Peel-Off Mask Base (1 part).
- Stir and Apply: Stir quickly until the texture is smooth and apply to the face immediately.
Example Formula (for 1 application)
- Peel-Off Mask Base (Slow Setting): 20g
- Clean Water: 30g
- MOIST24: 1.5g (approx. 3% of total)
- Glass Moist™: 2.5g (approx. 5% of total)
Note: Adding liquid ingredients will slightly increase the total liquid volume. If the mask becomes too runny, you can slightly reduce the amount of plain water used.
