Formulation for Hyaluronic Acid Facial Spray (Watery Texture)
Question
I want to create a facial spray using Hyaluronic Acid. I need the texture to be watery, non-greasy, and not leave a coating feel on the skin.
What type of Hyaluronic Acid (nano, standard) and what percentages should I use to achieve this desired texture? Could you provide a sample formulation for a 200ml batch?
Answer
Based on the previous discussion and the staff's recommendation for achieving a watery, non-greasy texture suitable for a facial spray, here is a suggested formulation for a 200ml batch:
To get a liquid consistency that feels light and non-coating, it's best to use Hyaluronic Acid (nano) as the primary type and keep the standard (large molecule) Hyaluronic Acid at a very low concentration, as advised by the staff.
Here are the suggested proportions for 200ml:
- Water (Aquo): 187.8 ml (93.9%)
- Aloe Vera: 10 ml (5.0%)
- Hyaluronic Acid (nano): 2 g (1.0%)
- Hyaluronic Acid (standard/large molecule): 0.2 g (0.1%)
This formulation uses 1.0% nano HA and 0.1% standard HA, which aligns with the staff's suggestion of using nano HA at 0.5-1.0% and standard HA not exceeding 0.1% to ensure a watery texture. Adding 5% Aloe Vera provides additional moisturizing benefits.
Please note that these are suggested starting points. You may need to slightly adjust the proportions based on the specific raw materials you are using to achieve your desired feel.