Formulating Acne Treatment Toner with Green Tea, Licorice, and Encapsulated Salicylic Acid, and Fragrance Solubilization

Asked by: wilawan_dasurin On: November 17, 2014 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

I would like to formulate an acne treatment toner. I have two main questions:

  1. Can I combine Green Tea Extract, Licorice Extract, and Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (BHA, Timed-Release) in this toner formulation?
  2. If I use White Tea & Ginger (Bath & Body Works) fragrance at 2-5% concentration, what percentage of Flora Solve™ is needed to solubilize it?

Answer

Acne Treatment Toner Formulation

Yes, you can combine Green Tea Extract, Licorice Extract, and Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (BHA, Timed-Release) in an acne treatment toner formulation.

These ingredients are compatible and offer synergistic benefits for acne-prone skin:

Many of the available Green Tea and Licorice extracts are water-soluble, making them suitable for a toner base. Encapsulated Salicylic Acid is also designed to be water-soluble or dispersible. Ensure the final formulation's pH is within the recommended range for the specific extracts and salicylic acid product you choose (typically within pH 3.5-6.5 for these ingredients).

Regarding the use of White Tea & Ginger fragrance with Flora Solve™, I cannot provide a specific percentage for Flora Solve™ needed for that particular fragrance with the information available. The required percentage of a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ depends on the specific fragrance composition, the desired fragrance concentration in the final product, and other ingredients in the formulation. It is best to consult the supplier's recommendations for the specific Flora Solve™ product and fragrance oil you are using, or perform testing to determine the optimal concentration for clear solubilization without affecting the stability of the toner.