Creating Your Moisturizing Gel Formulation

You're looking to create a nourishing gel for dry, dehydrated skin with wrinkles using an Aloe Vera Gel base and several beneficial ingredients. This is a great approach to customize your skincare.

Based on the ingredients you've chosen, here's a guide on mixing and suggested quantities to help achieve a suitable consistency:

Recommended Quantities

Your initial proposed quantities, especially the high amount of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and the addition of oil, would likely result in a much thinner consistency than the original Aloe Vera Gel base. To maintain a better gel texture while still getting the benefits of these ingredients, consider adjusting the amounts as follows:

• Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy): 100 g
• Lemon Peel Bioferment (Lemon Skin™): 3 g (This is within the recommended usage rate and provides brightening and antioxidant benefits.)
• Ume Extract (Anti-Glycation): 2 g (This is within the recommended usage rate and helps combat skin yellowing.)
• 4D Hyaluronic Acid: 5-10 g (Using 5-10% is suitable for dry skin. Starting with 5g might help maintain consistency, and you can increase up to 10g if the texture is still acceptable.)
• Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (aka Pitera): 10-20 g (Using a lower percentage like 10-20% instead of 50% will significantly help maintain the gel's thickness while still providing revitalizing benefits.)
• Rose Hip Oil (Virgin): 5-10 g (Adding oil to a water-based gel without an emulsifier can be tricky and may cause separation. Using a lower amount like 5g might be easier to incorporate. Stir very well.)

This adjusted ratio reduces the total amount of added liquid/oil, making it easier to control the final consistency.

Mixing Steps

Mixing these ingredients into the Aloe Vera Gel base is relatively simple, as the base is designed for easy incorporation of liquids. Follow these steps:

1. Weigh the Base: Start by accurately weighing 100 g of the Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) base into a clean container.
2. Add Water-Soluble Liquids: Add the measured amounts of Lemon Peel Bioferment, Ume Extract, 4D Hyaluronic Acid, and Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to the Aloe Vera Gel base. Ensure the base is at room temperature or cooler (below 40°C) before adding temperature-sensitive ingredients like Lemon Peel Bioferment, Ume Extract, and Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate.
3. Stir: Stir the mixture thoroughly using a spoon or spatula for 1-3 minutes until all the liquid ingredients are fully dispersed and the gel appears homogeneous. Simple stirring is generally sufficient for incorporating water-soluble liquids into this type of gel base.
4. Incorporate Oil: Slowly add the measured amount of Rose Hip Oil while continuing to stir vigorously. Stirring will help disperse the oil, but be aware that oil and water-based gels can separate over time without an emulsifier. Stir until the oil appears as evenly distributed as possible.
5. Final Check: Once everything is mixed, observe the consistency. If it's thinner than desired, you might need to reduce the liquid ingredients in future batches. Check the pH to ensure it's within the recommended range for the ingredients (ideally between 4.0 and 6.5).
6. Package: Transfer the finished gel into a suitable container.

Stirring vs. Blending

For the water-soluble liquid ingredients (Lemon Peel Bioferment, Ume Extract, 4D Hyaluronic Acid, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate), simple stirring is sufficient to mix them into the Aloe Vera Gel base. The base is formulated to allow for easy incorporation of such liquids.

However, incorporating an oil like Rose Hip Oil into a water-based gel without an emulsifier is more challenging. While stirring can disperse the oil initially, it may not create a stable mixture, and the oil could separate over time. If you find separation is an issue, you might consider using a small amount of a suitable emulsifier in future formulations, though this adds complexity. For this simple mix, thorough stirring is the method to use, but manage your expectations regarding long-term stability with the oil.

By adjusting the quantities and following these steps, you can create a customized gel that addresses your skin concerns while maintaining a more desirable texture.