Formulating Serum Similar to Skinceuticals Phloretin CF

Asked by: bossanova.kt On: May 10, 2020 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Can 2% Pure-Phloretin™ be added to the Vitamin C E Ferulic (Lite) base? Also, if I want to formulate a vitamin C serum myself using the same formula and concentrations as Skinceuticals Phloretin CF (to get the closest possible product), specifically Phloretin 2%, L-Ascorbic Acid 10%, and Ferulic Acid 0.5%, does MySkinRecipes staff provide the formula and method?

Answer

Adding Pure-Phloretin™ to Vitamin C E Ferulic Base

Yes, adding 2% Pure-Phloretin™ to the Vitamin C E Ferulic base is possible and aligns with the concept of products like Skinceuticals Phloretin CF. The description for Pure-Phloretin™ specifically mentions that its whitening efficiency is observed when used together with Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid, referencing the Skinceuticals formula which contains 2% Phloretin, 10% L-Ascorbic Acid, and 0.5% Ferulic Acid. The Vitamin C E Ferulic base already contains L-Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid, providing the necessary components for Phloretin to exert its synergistic effects.

Keep in mind that Pure-Phloretin™ is a powder that disperses in formulas but does not dissolve in water or oil. You will need to ensure it is well dispersed in the base.

Formulating a Serum Similar to Skinceuticals Phloretin CF

To create a serum similar to Skinceuticals Phloretin CF, you would need the key active ingredients at similar concentrations. Based on the information available, the Skinceuticals Phloretin CF formula contains:

  • Phloretin 2%
  • L-Ascorbic Acid 10%
  • Ferulic Acid 0.5%

MySkinRecipes offers the individual ingredients needed: Pure-Phloretin™, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), and Pure-Ferulic Acid™. While MySkinRecipes staff may not publish exact proprietary formulas, you can attempt to replicate a similar product by combining these ingredients at the specified concentrations.

Formulating a stable serum with L-Ascorbic Acid requires careful consideration of the vehicle and pH (typically low, around 2.5-3.5) to ensure stability and efficacy. You would need to create a suitable base that can keep L-Ascorbic Acid stable and allow for the dispersion of Phloretin.

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