Facial Mist Formulation Suggestions

To create a facial mist similar to a body mist for hydration, oil control, and refreshing use throughout the day, the base should primarily be water-based without gelling agents to ensure a fine spray.

Here are some suggested ingredients based on your desired properties:

• Base: Purified water (such as Distilled Water or Deionized Water).

• For Hydration and Refreshing Feel:

  • Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Helps retain moisture and acts as a skin barrier. Available as Panthenol (Vitamin B5, DL-Panthenol, Powder) or D-Panthenol Care (Pro-Vitamin B5, 100% Liquid).
  • Sodium Hyaluronate: Provides moisture to the skin. Consider Super-HYA™ (Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, AcHA) for potentially better absorption.

• For Oil Control:

  • Zinc PCA: Helps reduce skin oiliness and can aid in healing.
  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces oiliness, strengthens the skin barrier, and offers anti-inflammatory benefits. Available as Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) or Extreme-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Highest Purity).
  • Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A): Helps reduce skin inflammation and oiliness. Use the water-soluble type like Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble).

• For Soothing:

  • Allantoin: Known for its soothing and anti-irritant properties.
  • Licorice Extract (mentioned above) also has soothing benefits.

• Preservative: Essential for any water-based product to prevent microbial growth. Choose a suitable water-soluble, broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative and follow its recommended usage rate.

General Formulation Tips:

• Ensure all chosen ingredients are water-soluble or properly dispersible in water.
• Avoid ingredients that create a gel texture, as this will prevent the mist from spraying finely.
• Adjust the final pH of the mist to be skin-friendly (typically pH 5.0-6.0).
• Always follow the recommended usage rates for each ingredient.
• Use a spray bottle designed for fine misting.
• Perform a small patch test before using the product extensively.

By combining purified water with selected active ingredients like Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA, Niacinamide, Licorice Extract (Water-Soluble), and Allantoin, along with a suitable preservative, you can create a refreshing facial mist that helps hydrate and control oil throughout the day.