Formulation Feedback: Activated Resorcinol, Sym-White, and Salicylic Acid in Whitening Body Cream

Asked by: nikypam1 On: May 25, 2016 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have formulated a whitening body cream and would like feedback. The formula includes Activated Resorcinol, Sym-White™ (Phenylethyl Resorcinol), and Salicylic Acid EZ at 10%.

Based on the information provided about Activated Resorcinol and Sym-White™ having similar structures and functions, should I use both, or should I choose only one of them for the formula?

Additionally, is including Salicylic Acid EZ at 10% appropriate for a body cream, and what is its intended purpose at this concentration?

Answer

Hello,
Regarding your revised body cream formula for whitening:
The staff has reviewed your formula and noted a few points.

  1. You have included both Activated Resorcinol and Sym-White. According to the product information, these two ingredients have similar structures and functions and should not be used together in the same formula. Please choose only one of them.
  2. The staff also asked about the reason for including Salicylic Acid EZ at a high concentration of 10%. Please clarify the purpose of this ingredient at this percentage in your body cream formula.
    Please review the details and recommended usage for each ingredient on the website, as this information is crucial for successful formulation and effectiveness.
    Once you have considered these points and potentially adjusted the formula, feel free to share it again for further review.
    Thank you.