Facial Spray Formulation with Extracts and Penetration Enhancer
Question
Can French Pine Bark Extract, Wakame Extract, and Tetrahydropiperine be mixed with water to create a facial spray for daily use, and how should the penetration enhancer be incorporated into the formulation?
Answer
Based on the information from the product descriptions, you can mix French Pine Bark Extract and Wakame Extract with water for a facial spray. Both extracts are water-soluble.
French Pine Bark Extract is a liquid that dissolves in water and offers antioxidant, anti-aging, and hydrating benefits. Wakame Extract is a light yellow liquid that also dissolves in water and helps with anti-aging, lifting, and tightening the skin. When mixing Wakame Extract, avoid heat above 40 degrees Celsius.
Regarding the penetration enhancer, Tetrahydropiperine, it is a natural ingredient that helps other active ingredients absorb better into the skin. While not strictly mandatory for the extracts to have some effect, using a penetration enhancer like Tetrahydropiperine can improve the effectiveness of the French Pine Bark and Wakame extracts.
However, Tetrahydropiperine is a white powder and needs to be dissolved in a specific solvent (like Propylene Glycol, Fractionated Coconut Oil, or Glycerin) before being added to your water mixture. It should also be added in the final step of your formulation and kept below 40 degrees Celsius.
So, you can create a facial spray with these ingredients, but you would need to properly dissolve the Tetrahydropiperine first before combining it with the water and the two extracts. Also, be mindful of the heat sensitivity of Wakame Extract and Tetrahydropiperine during preparation.
