Formulating a Serum with Specific Ingredients and Calculating Amounts

Calculating Ingredient Amounts for Your Serum

Hello,

I understand you have a list of ingredients you'd like to use to make a serum. To calculate the amount of each ingredient in grams, you will need to know the total batch size of the serum you want to make and the recommended percentage (%) of each ingredient you wish to use in your formula.

The calculation formula is:
Ingredient Amount (grams) = (Recommended Usage Percentage (%) / 100) * Total Serum Batch Size (grams)

For example, if you want to make a total of 100 grams of serum and you want to use Snail Secretion filtrate at a rate of 5%, you would need (5 / 100) * 100 grams = 5 grams of Snail Secretion filtrate.

You can find the recommended usage rate for each ingredient on the product page of that ingredient on the website. This is important information provided by the manufacturer to ensure the formula is safe and effective.

Considerations for Ingredients in Your Serum Formula

Based on the list of ingredients you provided, you have a mix of water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients, as well as solid ingredients. Combining these into a serum texture requires considering their compatibility and mixing methods.

• Water-Soluble Ingredients: Snail Secretion filtrate (e.g., Snail Secretion, The Real Snail™), Matrixyl 3000, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid (various types available, such as Standard Molecule, Large Molecule, Super Low Molecule, or Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base), Cucumber Extract, Honey Extract (Water-Dispersible), Phenoxyethanol, Distilled water.
• Oil-Soluble Ingredients: Retinol (available as powder and liquid, both soluble in oil/alcohol), Perfect-C™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), Olive Oil (Extra Virgin), Sweet Almond Oil (NaturalProfile™), Honey Extract (Oil-Soluble).
• Solid/Semi-Solid Ingredients (Typically Used in Thicker Formulas): Beeswax (Natural White Beeswax or Emulsifying Beeswax), Cocoa Butter (Cocoa Butter Replacer), Retinol (powder form).

Making a Serum from These Ingredients:

1. Water-Based Serum: If you want a lightweight, water-based serum, you can primarily use the water-soluble ingredients. Oil-soluble and solid ingredients cannot be directly incorporated into this type of formula. If you wish to include oil-soluble ingredients (like Perfect-C™, Retinol, Olive Oil, Almond Oil), you will need an emulsifier to combine the water and oil phases. This will result in a thicker texture, likely an emulsion serum. Beeswax and Cocoa Butter are solids often used to thicken and provide emolliency in creams or balms. Including them in a serum will significantly increase the viscosity and require a suitable emulsifier to incorporate them into a water-containing formula.
2. Emulsion Serum: To combine both water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients, you will need an emulsifier and a more complex mixing process. This involves creating separate water and oil phases, heating them (to melt solid ingredients like Beeswax and Cocoa Butter), and then combining them with mixing until an emulsion forms. Emulsifying Beeswax is one option that can function as an emulsifier.
3. Using Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base: For simplicity, you could consider using the Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base as a starting point and gradually adding compatible ingredients, keeping in mind their solubility (water/oil) and recommended usage rates.

Additional Ingredients to Consider:

• Preservative: Phenoxyethanol is a crucial preservative for any formula containing water. It prevents microbial growth and extends the product's shelf life. Use it at the recommended rate and follow the mixing instructions.
• Goat Milk: A specific Goat Milk Powder product matching your list was not found in the search results. Incorporating milk powder into a water-based serum can be challenging regarding solubility, formula stability, and selecting appropriate preservation.
• Honey: The Honey Extracts found (Water-Dispersible, Oil-Soluble) are primarily for scent and do not have research data on skin efficacy. Using actual honey in a cosmetic formula requires careful consideration of hygiene, potential contamination, and specialized preservation.

In Summary:

To calculate the amount of each ingredient in grams, you must first decide on the total quantity of serum you want to make. Then, use the recommended usage percentage for each ingredient (found on the product's webpage) and apply the formula provided.

Creating a stable and effective serum from your entire list of ingredients is quite complex due to the mix of water-soluble, oil-soluble, and solid components. It will likely require an emulsifier and specific mixing techniques to achieve your desired serum texture.

If you are new to formulating, you might consider starting with a simpler formula or using a pre-made base like the Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base.

Please carefully review the recommended usage rates and mixing instructions for each ingredient on their respective product pages before proceeding with your formulation.