Eye Cream Formulation

Ingredients:

• Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) 2%
• Ume Extract (Anti-Glycation) 2%
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) ExtraLite 2%
• Orange Peel Extract 3%
• Slim-Coffee 3%
• Beta Glucan 5%
• PE-1 Aqua 2%
• Light Cream Maker 1%
• Purified Water 71.5%
• Shea Butter 5%
• 1,2-Hexanediol 3%

• (Note: The staff mentioned that Slim-Coffee can thin the cream. For beginners, they recommended omitting it. The instructions below include Slim-Coffee as per your list.)*

Detailed Mixing Steps:

1. Prepare the Water Phase (Phase A):

   • Combine Purified Water, Safe-B3, Ume Extract, Panthenol ExtraLite, Orange Peel Extract, Slim-Coffee, Beta Glucan, and 1,2-Hexanediol in a container.
   • Stir well until all ingredients are fully dissolved.

2. Prepare the Oil Phase (Phase B):

   • Combine Shea Butter and PE-1 Aqua in a separate container.
   • Gently heat this mixture to 60-70°C to melt the Shea Butter.
   • Mix well to ensure homogeneity.

3. Combine Phases:

   • Add Light Cream Maker to Phase B and mix thoroughly.
   • Gradually add Phase A to Phase B while continuously mixing.
   • Continue mixing until a smooth, emulsified cream is formed. Ensure thorough mixing to prevent a flaky texture.

4. Finalizing:

   • Once the cream has cooled, mix thoroughly one last time.
   • Package the eye cream.

Anti-Wrinkle Formulation for Dry Skin (50+)

Ingredients:

• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) ExtraLite 3%
• Wrinkle-Fill (L-Tyrosine) 2%
• Wrinkle-Lax 0.5%
• Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3) 3%
• DMAE (SkinTight MD) Liquid 5-10%
• Satin Mousse (Satin Cream Maker) 2%
• Pro Polymer 0.5%
• 1,2-Hexanediol 3%
• Purified Water (remaining amount)
• Shea Butter 5% (Recommended by staff for dry skin)

• (Note: The staff recommended using either Satin Cream Maker or Pro Polymer, not both, to create the cream/gel texture. The instructions below use Satin Cream Maker as the primary thickener/emulsifier. They also recommended adding Shea Butter for dry skin, which is included below.)*

Detailed Mixing Steps:

1. Prepare the Water Phase (Phase A):

   • Combine Purified Water, Panthenol ExtraLite, Wrinkle-Fill, Vitamin B3, and 1,2-Hexanediol in a container.
   • Stir well until all ingredients are dissolved.

2. Prepare the Oil Phase (Phase B):

   • Place Shea Butter in a separate container.
   • Gently heat to around 50°C to melt the Shea Butter.

3. Create the Cream Base:

   • Add Satin Cream Maker to Phase A and mix well until dispersed.
   • Gradually add Phase B (melted Shea Butter) to Phase A while continuously mixing until a smooth cream is formed.

4. Add Heat-Sensitive Ingredients:

   • Allow the cream base to cool to below 40°C.
   • Add Wrinkle-Lax and DMAE (SkinTight MD) Liquid.
   • Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

5. Adjust pH (Optional but Recommended):

   • Check the pH of the final cream. For optimal efficacy of Vitamin B3 and Panthenol, the pH should be in the range of 4.0-7.0. Adjust if necessary.

6. Finalizing:

   • Mix thoroughly one last time.
   • Package the anti-wrinkle cream.

Additional Questions

• 1,2-Hexanediol as a preservative for commercial sale: 1,2-Hexanediol acts as a preservative booster and has antimicrobial properties. While it can help control germs, for cosmetic products intended for sale, it is mandatory to perform a microbial Challenge Test by a certified laboratory (like the Department of Medical Sciences) on your final formula. This test confirms that the preservative system, including 1,2-Hexanediol and any other preservatives used, is effective in preventing microbial growth throughout the product's shelf life under normal use conditions. Natural ingredients in a formula can affect the efficacy of preservatives.
• Drill for mixing: The staff's advice is correct. You need a drill where the chuck (the part that holds the bit) can securely grip a shaft with a diameter of 0.8 cm. Check the specifications of the drill you are considering to ensure it can accommodate this size.