Formula Adjustment: Changing Serum/Gel to Cream Texture
Asked by: budsathai
On: March 27, 2014
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I have the following formula:
- Copper Peptide: 3%
- Ceramide Complex: 10%
- Repair Activator: 5%
- Phenoxyethanol: 0.5%
- WATER: 80%
- Pro Polymer™: 1.5%
This formula currently gives a clear gel texture. I want to change it to a cream texture. Can I substitute Pro Polymer™ with Light Cream Maker™ at 1.5%? If so, what other adjustments are needed, specifically regarding adding oil (like Grape Seed Oil 5%) and reducing the water percentage (e.g., to 75%)?
Answer
Based on the forum thread you provided:
Here is the formula you shared:
- Copper Peptide: 3%
- Ceramide Complex: 10%
- Repair Activator: 5%
- Phenoxyethanol: 0.5%
- WATER: 80%
- Pro Polymer™: 1.5%
Regarding your question about changing Pro Polymer™ to Light Cream Maker™:
- According to the replies in the thread, the difference is in the texture they provide. Pro Polymer™ gives a clear gel texture, while Light Cream Maker™ gives a cream texture.
- It is also mentioned that Light Cream Maker™ requires the addition of oil to work properly. LipidSoft 3% is suggested as an option.
- The thread confirms that substituting Pro Polymer™ with Light Cream Maker™ (1.5%) and adding Grape Seed Oil (5%), while reducing water to 75%, is possible.
Please note that according to the staff reply in the thread, Ceramide Complex is currently out of stock and expected to arrive around the end of the month.