Formulating Long-Lash™ for Eyelash Growth: Gel and Cream Formulations
Question
How can I formulate Long-Lash™ for eyelash application? Is it possible to mix it directly with water or olive oil? Could you provide example formulations for a water-based gel and a water + olive oil cream, including ingredients, percentages, and mixing steps? Please also include important notes regarding preservation and packaging for these formulations.
Answer
Long-Lash™ Usage and Formulations
Based on the conversation, here is information on using Long-Lash™ and suggested formulations:
Mixing Long-Lash™ directly with water is possible, but it's not ideal for application and effectiveness. It's better to create a gel texture using a thickener so it stays on the eyelashes better.
Mixing Long-Lash™ with olive oil is also possible, but since oil and water don't mix, you will need a thickener/emulsifier like Pro Polymer to help combine them into a cream texture.
Here are the suggested formulations from the staff:
1. Water-based formulation (Gel texture):
- Long-Lash™ 10%
- Melatonin Forte™ 1%
- Pro Polymer 0.5%
- Distilled Water (the rest)
2. Water + Olive Oil formulation (Cream texture):
- Long-Lash™ 10%
- Olive Oil (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) up to 10%
- Melatonin Forte™ 1%
- Pro Polymer 0.5%
- Distilled Water (the rest)
Mixing steps for Water + Olive Oil formulation:
- Mix the oil part(s) together until well combined.
- Mix the water part(s), including Pro Polymer, until a gel texture is formed.
- Add the oil mixture into the gel mixture and stir until a cream texture is obtained.
Important notes for Water + Olive Oil formulation:
- If you use a higher percentage of oil, you may need to increase the percentage of Pro Polymer to help emulsify it.
- A preservative is recommended. Mild Preserved™ (Ethylhexylglycerin) at 0.5% is suggested.
- Use airtight pump packaging to minimize contamination.
- Storing the product in the refrigerator when not in use can help prevent microbial growth, especially when using a lower concentration of preservative.
Related Products Mentioned
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker)
Long-Lash™
Ethylhexylglycerin
Purified Water, TDS Limit 1PPM)