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