Formulation for Milky Serum

Asked by: iam2gg On: March 23, 2019 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have the following formula:

  1. Cholesterol 4.00%
  2. Palmitamide MEA 4.00%
  3. Ceramide 2 3.00%
  4. Ezerrawax™ 5.00%
  5. Milk Lotion Maker™ 4.00%
  6. PPG-3 Myristyl Ether 3.00%
  7. Phytosphingosine 1.00%
  8. German Chamomile Extract 0.50%
  9. Ectoine (Ectoin) 0.50%
  10. Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5) 3.00%
  11. Double Hyaluron Liquid 3.00%
  12. Mild Preserved Eco™ 1.00%
  13. Safe-B3™ 3.00%
  14. Glycerin 99.5% 3.00%
  15. ClayThick Ready™ 4.00%
  16. Phospholipid 3.00%
  17. Distilled Water, sterile 49.9%
  18. Allantoin 0.10%
  19. Glycyrrhetinic Acid 0.50%
  20. Glyceryl glucoside 2.00%
  21. Squalane 2.00%
  22. Tea Tree Oil 0.50%

Can this formula be made into a milky serum? What adjustments or additional ingredients are needed?

Answer

Based on the ingredients provided in the formula, particularly the inclusion of "Milk Lotion Maker™" and "ClayThick Ready™" (a thickener/stabilizer), this formula is well-suited for creating a milky emulsion.

To achieve a "serum" consistency, which is typically lighter than a lotion, you can adjust the amount of "ClayThick Ready™" to control the thickness. The formula already contains both oil-soluble and water-soluble ingredients along with emulsifiers, which are necessary to form a stable milky texture. Therefore, you should be able to make a product with a milk-like serum consistency using this formula, potentially with minor adjustments to the thickener depending on your desired final viscosity.