Formulation Compatibility and Mixing Equipment for Skin Treatment Formula
Question
I am developing a formulation for dry, damaged skin with acne scars, dark spots, and dullness. I plan to use the following ingredients:
- Repair activator 10%
- Grape Seed Oil
- Pitera
- Bisabolol 1%
- Copper Peptide
The expert mentioned that these ingredients are not directly compatible and require an emulsifier like 'Cream Maker'.
Could you please advise on the compatibility of these ingredients and recommend suitable mixing equipment for producing batches of 1-10 kg? I need guidance on how to properly incorporate all ingredients, including Copper Peptide, using an appropriate emulsifier.
Answer
Regarding your formulation for dry, damaged skin with acne scars, dark spots, and dullness using Repair activator 10%, Grape Seed Oil, Pitera, Bisabolol 1%, and Copper Peptide:
As the staff mentioned, these ingredients are not directly compatible as listed because they consist of both oil-based (like Grape Seed Oil) and water-based components, requiring an emulsifier or 'Cream Maker' to combine them into a stable cream or lotion.
Copper Peptide can indeed be used in this formula, but it must be incorporated correctly using an appropriate emulsifier along with the other ingredients.
Regarding mixing equipment for 1-10 kg batches, recommending the right equipment depends heavily on the complete formula, specifically the type of emulsifier and the overall viscosity of the final product. Different emulsifiers and formula types require different mixing methods and equipment.
To help you further with mixing equipment recommendations, please provide the complete formulation including the specific emulsifier (Cream Maker) you plan to use and the percentages of all ingredients.