Answers to Your Formulation Questions

Here are the answers to your questions regarding the formulations:

1. Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Added Ingredients and PowderCream™

When you add N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine (GlucoBright™), Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™), Licorice Root Extract (Licochalcone A), and especially PowderCream™ to Pure Aloe Vera Gel, the texture will likely change. Pure Aloe Vera Gel is a water-based gel. PowderCream™ is designed to give a powdery feel upon application by absorbing water and oil. While it can make a gel feel less sticky and more powdery, using it in a simple water-based gel like Aloe Vera Gel might result in a texture that feels like a wet powder or a cloudy white gel, and there is a possibility of flaking upon application, especially if the gel base doesn't contain ingredients that help coat the powder particles. It will likely not become a "powder foam" but rather a gel with a modified, more powdery finish.

2. Timed-Released BHA Toner with Added Ingredients

Yes, you can apply the Timed-Released BHA Toner with added N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine (GlucoBright™), Licorice Root Extract (Licochalcone A), Zinc PCA, and Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3™) by dropping it onto your palm and patting it onto your face. This is a common and effective method for applying toners and serums, allowing the product to be gently absorbed into the skin.

3. Vitamin C E Ferulic Pre-Mix Kit

Yes, for the Vitamin C E Ferulic Pre-Mix Kit, simply adding the powder to the liquid in the provided bottle and shaking until dissolved is the correct way to prepare it for use. This kit is formulated to be easily prepared this way. The concentration of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in this kit is typically 15% when prepared according to the instructions.

4. Diluting Lactic Acid (AHA) 88% to 20%

Yes, you can dilute Lactic Acid (AHA) 88% with Glycerin to achieve a lower concentration for skin peeling. Glycerin is a suitable diluent for Lactic Acid. To get a 20% Lactic Acid solution in a 100g total formulation (which is approximately 100ml, assuming a density close to 1 g/ml), you would need approximately:

• Lactic Acid (AHA) 88%: 22.72 grams
• Glycerin: 77.28 grams (or 77.78 grams as suggested in the previous reply, which is also acceptable for a 100g total)

Important Considerations:

• A 20% concentration of Lactic Acid is considered very high for home use and can cause significant irritation, redness, or even chemical burns, even with a short contact time of 15 minutes. It is strongly recommended to start with a much lower concentration (e.g., 5-10%) to test your skin's tolerance before attempting higher concentrations.
• Using a high percentage of Glycerin (around 77%) can also cause a warming sensation on the skin.
• Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before applying to the entire face.
• Ensure you neutralize the acid after 15 minutes by washing thoroughly with water or a mild alkaline solution.

I hope this information is helpful for your formulation plans!