Facial Moisturizing Spray Formulation with Hyaluron and Vitamins

Asked by: apapiedaach On: May 20, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I want to create a facial moisturizing spray using the following formula. Is this formula suitable? What are the functions of each ingredient, and how can I improve it?

  • Double Hyaluron Liquid 6%
  • WaterLock™ 2%
  • Phenoxyethanol (Optiphen) 0.5%
  • Grape Flavor 0.5%
  • Water (remaining)

Answer

Facial Moisturizing Spray Formula

Both the original formula and the revised formula are suitable for a facial moisturizing spray. The revised formula suggested by the staff provides additional benefits by incorporating vitamins.

Here's a breakdown:

Original Formula

  • Double Hyaluron Liquid (6%): Provides hydration to the skin. This concentration is suitable for dry skin.
  • WaterLock™ (2%): Helps prevent moisture loss from the skin and can improve the feel of the spray.
  • Phenoxyethanol (0.5%): Acts as a preservative to keep the product safe.
  • Grape Flavor (0.5%): Adds scent to the spray.
  • Water (91%)

Revised Formula (Staff Suggestion)

The revised formula adjusts the concentration of Double Hyaluron Liquid and adds beneficial active ingredients:

  • Double Hyaluron Liquid (3%): Provides hydration. This lower concentration is suitable for normal to dehydrated skin.
  • WaterLock™ (2%): Functions the same as in the original formula, helping with moisture retention and skin feel.
  • Phenoxyethanol (0.5%): Preservative.
  • Grape Flavor (0.5%): Adds scent.
  • Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) (1%): A humectant and moisturizer that helps improve skin hydration, reduce inflammation, and support the skin barrier.
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) (2%): Offers multiple benefits including reducing wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, strengthening the skin barrier, and controlling oiliness.
  • Flora Solve or Flora Solve Clear (1%): This ingredient is a solubilizer used to help incorporate the Grape Flavor into the water base, ensuring the spray remains clear and stable.
  • Water (remaining %)

Conclusion

The revised formula is generally better as it includes Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B3, which offer significant benefits for skin health beyond just hydration. The reduction in Double Hyaluron Liquid makes it potentially less intensely hydrating than the original formula, but still effective for general hydration. The addition of Flora Solve or Flora Solve Clear is appropriate for solubilizing the fragrance, although you might need to adjust the amount of solubilizer depending on the specific Grape Flavor used to ensure clarity.