Formulation and Mixing Steps for Serum and Eye Cream
Question
I have adjusted the formulas for a serum and an eye cream as follows:
Serum Formula:
- Repair Activator 10%
- Pep-Coll 3%
- Argireline 10%
- DMAE 5%
- Pine Bark 2%
- Full & Lift 5%
- L-Tyrosine 2%
- Phenoxyethanol 0.3%
- PE-1 Aqua 3%
- beta glucan 3%
- Licorice Extract 1%
- Zinc PCA 1%
- Pro Polymer 1.5%
Eye Cream Formula:
- Pep-Coll 2.5%
- Argireline 5%
- DMAE 3%
- L-Tyrosine 2%
- Pine Bark 1%
- Full & Lift 2.5%
- Slim-Coffee 5%
- beta glucan 2%
- Hyaluronic Acid Nano 0.1%
- Hyaluronic Acid Standard 0.1%
- WaterLock 0.5%
- REGU-AGE 5%
- Mild Preserved 0.5%
- PE-1 Aqua 3%
- Pro Polymer 1.5%
Based on the staff's mixing instructions which group ingredients by solubility (water-soluble, oil-soluble, final addition), I would like to confirm if Mild Preserved in the eye cream formula can be dissolved with Pro Polymer during the mixing process.
Answer
Hello,
Regarding your adjusted formulas:
Serum Formula:
- Repair Activator 10%
- Pep-Coll 3%
- Argireline 10%
- DMAE 5%
- Pine Bark 2%
- Full & Lift 5%
- L-Tyrosine 2%
- Phenoxyethanol 0.3%
- PE-1 Aqua 3%
- Beta Glucan 3%
- Licorice Extract 1%
- Zinc PCA 1%
- Pro Polymer 1.5%
Eye Cream Formula:
- Pep-Coll 2.5%
- Argireline 5%
- DMAE 3%
- L-Tyrosine 2%
- Pine Bark 1%
- Full & Lift 2.5%
- Slim-Coffee 5%
- Beta Glucan 2%
- Hyaluronic Acid Nano 0.1%
- Hyaluronic Acid Standard 0.1%
- WaterLock 0.5%
- REGU-AGE 5%
- Mild Preserved 0.5%
- PE-1 Aqua 3%
- Pro Polymer 1.5%
These adjusted formulas incorporate some of the previous suggestions, such as adding PE-1 Aqua and a cream maker (Pro Polymer) and adjusting some concentrations for the eye area. The staff previously noted that DMAE might thin the serum formula, and you might need to add slightly more Pro Polymer (0.5-1.0%) if this occurs.
Regarding your question about Mild Preserved dissolving with Pro Polymer: Mild Preserved is typically added in the final step, after the base has been formed by the thickener/cream maker (like Pro Polymer). It doesn't need to be dissolved with Pro Polymer but is added to the base created by Pro Polymer.
Mixing Instructions for the Eye Cream:
Based on the staff's grouping and typical formulation steps, here is a suggested mixing method:
- Water Phase: Combine ingredients 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Pep-Coll, Argireline, DMAE, L-Tyrosine, Pine Bark, Slim-Coffee, Beta Glucan, Hyaluronic Acid Nano, Hyaluronic Acid Standard, WaterLock, REGU-AGE) with the water portion of your formula. Mix until they are fully dissolved or dispersed.
- Add Thickener: Add ingredient 15 (Pro Polymer) to the water phase. Mix or blend thoroughly until a smooth gel or cream base is formed.
- Add Oil Phase: Add ingredient 14 (PE-1 Aqua) to the base. Mix or blend until it is fully incorporated.
- Add Final Ingredients: Add ingredients 6 and 13 (Full & Lift, Mild Preserved) to the mixture. Mix or blend until fully dispersed.
- Note:* As the staff mentioned, using Double Hyaluron Liquid (Product ID 404) at 2% instead of Hyaluronic Acid Nano and Standard might simplify the process. If you use the individual Hyaluronic Acids, please refer to their specific product pages for detailed dissolution instructions, as they can sometimes require specific methods.
Thank you.
Related Products Mentioned
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (eq Argireline)
Pep®-Coll (Palmitoyl tripeptide-5)
Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure)
REGU®-AGE (CB)
Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker)
Zinc PCA
WaterLock™ (Polyquaternium-51)
Wrinkle-Fill™ (Acetyl-Tyrosine)
DMAE (SkinTight MD™) Liquid
Ethylhexylglycerin