Formulating a Liquid Peel-Off Mask: Preventing Solidification and Ensuring Proper Peeling
Question
I want to make a liquid peel-off mask that stays liquid in the container and peels off cleanly as a film, not a powder type that needs mixing with water later. When I mix the powder mask base with water and leave it in the container for a short time, it solidifies into clumps instead of staying liquid. When applied, it doesn't peel off as a sheet but crumbles. I want the mask to be liquid and remain liquid even when exposed to air for a long time. Can I use MOIST24 instead of water for this, and if so, what percentage? Or do I need to use other ingredients?
Answer
Liquid Peel-Off Mask Formulation
To create a liquid peel-off mask that remains stable in the container and peels off cleanly, replacing water with MOIST24 (Glycereth-26) in a powder peel-off mask base is not the correct approach.
MOIST24 is a humectant, primarily used to provide moisture and improve the texture of cosmetic formulas. While it dissolves in water and can be used at 1-10% (recommended 1-5% for general skincare), it does not possess the film-forming properties required for a peel-off mask.
The powder peel-off mask bases you've encountered solidify because they contain ingredients like Algin and Calcium Sulfate, which react with water to form a gel that sets quickly. This is the intended behavior for these types of masks, which are meant to be mixed immediately before application.
To achieve a liquid mask that stays liquid in the container and peels off, you need to use a base specifically designed for this purpose – a liquid film-forming polymer base.
A product like ClearFlexPeel Film™ is an example of a suitable base. It is a liquid film base that forms a peelable, flexible film and can be used at a high percentage (90-100%). This type of base remains liquid until applied and dried on the skin.
You can still include MOIST24 in a formula using a liquid peel-off base like ClearFlexPeel Film™ to add moisturizing benefits and enhance the feel of the mask on the skin. Use MOIST24 within its recommended usage rate of 1-10% in your liquid peel-off mask formula.
In summary:
- Do not use MOIST24 to replace water in a powder peel-off mask base; it will not solve the solidification or peeling issue.
- Use a liquid film-forming base, such as ClearFlexPeel Film™, to create a mask that stays liquid and peels properly.
- MOIST24 can be added to a liquid peel-off base formula for hydration and texture improvement.
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