Formulation and Mixing of Brightening/Anti-Aging Serum/Gel

Asked by: choklove_11 On: June 04, 2016 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

Based on the provided formula and instructions, please provide a detailed formulation and mixing procedure for a serum/gel suitable for normal skin, containing the following ingredients at the specified percentages, aiming for a thin gel consistency:

  • Water Phase:
    • Distilled Water: 74.20 %
    • Active Resveratrol: 5 %
    • Vitamin B3: 3 %
    • N-Acetyl-D glucosamine: 4 %
    • Activated Resorcinol S: 4 %
    • Mild Preserved: 0.3 %
    • Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker): 0.7 %
    • pentylene glycol: 3 %
  • Oil Phase:
    • Bisabolol (German Chamomile Extract): 1 %
    • MSH White Absorb: 2 %

Please also provide the mixing steps to achieve the desired texture.

Answer

Based on the staff's reply, the formulation is suitable for normal skin.

To achieve a thin gel consistency as desired, the staff recommended adjusting the Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) percentage to 0.7-0.8%. The mixing instructions provided use 0.7% Pro Polymer.

Here are the mixing instructions:

Ingredients:

  • Water Phase:
    • Distilled Water: 74.20 %
    • Active Resveratrol: 5 %
    • Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): 3 %
    • N-Acetyl-D glucosamine: 4 %
    • Activated Resorcinol S (4-Butyl Resorcinol): 4 %
    • Mild Preserved (Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol): 0.3 %
    • Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker): 0.7 %
    • Pentylene Glycol: 3 %
  • Oil Phase:
    • Bisabolol (German Chamomile Extract): 1 %
    • MSH White Absorb: 2 %

Mixing Steps:

  1. Combine all ingredients from the Water Phase and mix them together well.
  2. Add the Pro Polymer™ to the mixed water phase.
  3. Blend or stir the mixture until a thin gel consistency is achieved.
  4. Add the ingredients from the Oil Phase into the thin gel.
  5. Mix until fully incorporated. The gel will change from clear to a white/creamy appearance.