Formulation for Lip/Nipple Lightening Balm and Gentle Lip Scrub in Tubes

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Hello, I would like to request formulations and information on ordering for a lip/nipple lightening balm and a lip scrub. For the lip/nipple lightening balm, I would like a balm texture with a slight pink tint, and I need it to show results relatively quickly. Which active ingredients would you recommend for this purpose? For the lip scrub, I would like a texture that is not too coarse so it can be used regularly. I prefer both products to be in tube packaging. Please provide assistance. Thank you.

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Formulation Suggestions for Lip/Nipple Balm and Lip Scrub

Thank you for your inquiry regarding formulations for a lip/nipple lightening balm and a gentle lip scrub, both in tube packaging. I can provide ingredient and formulation suggestions based on your needs. Please note that I cannot directly process orders; you would need to contact the sales department for that.

Lip/Nipple Lightening Balm (Balm texture, slight pink tint, fast results, tube packaging)

For a balm texture suitable for tube packaging that allows for the addition of active ingredients, you could consider using a ready-made base such as Lip Glowy Balm or Lip Sleeping Mask. These bases are designed to be melted and filled into tubes and allow for the incorporation of additional oil- or water-soluble ingredients.

To achieve the lightening effect, I recommend using Azela-Lip™ (Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate Ultra-Fine Powder). This ingredient is specifically suitable for whitening products for lips and nipples. It can be dispersed in oil-based formulas like lip balms. The recommended usage rate is 0.1-2.0%.

For the slight pink tint, you would need to add a cosmetic-grade pigment suitable for lip products. A color-changing pigment that reacts to the skin's pH could also provide a natural-looking pink hue.

Remember that if you plan to sell the finished product, it must be notified to the FDA.

Gentle Lip Scrub (Not too coarse, for regular use, tube packaging)

For a gentle lip scrub suitable for regular use and tube packaging, you will need an exfoliant and a suitable base.

As an exfoliant, Sugarcane Scrub (20-40 Mesh) is a sterilized scrub powder with controlled particle size. While 20-40 mesh is a medium size, you can adjust the concentration to control the level of exfoliation. For a gentle scrub for regular use, consider using a lower percentage of the scrub powder.

Combine the scrub powder with a gentle oil- or balm-based formula that is soft enough to be dispensed from a tube. This base should provide lubrication and moisture. Ingredients like LipidSoft™ Lux, which provides a good texture and feel, can be incorporated into your base formulation along with other oils and waxes suitable for lip products.

Ensure the final mixture has a consistency that allows it to be easily squeezed from a tube without being too abrasive.