Gel Formulation: Mixing Methods and Ingredient Issues (Water Film, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate)

Question

I am formulating a gel product and have questions about the mixing procedure and specific ingredients. I have a formula including:

Water
Reshape Gel (ID 663)
Rose Hybrid Cell Extract
Aloe Vera Extract (ID 76)
Water Film (ID 1024)
1,2-Hexanediol (ID 886)
Argan Oil (ID 89) (10g)
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (ID 147) (3g)

I am considering two mixing methods. My questions are:

Are both mixing methods I have in mind possible?
Specifically, if I heat the water and Reshape Gel first until a gel forms, and then add the other ingredients (Rose Hybrid Cell Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Water Film, 1,2-Hexanediol, Argan Oil, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate), is this method correct and feasible?
Are there any potential issues or special considerations when using Water Film (ID 1024) and Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (ID 147) in this type of gel formula?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Hello,

Based on the staff's response, here is a summary:

Mixing Methods: Both mixing methods you mentioned are possible.
Mixing without heating Actives: If you choose the method where you heat water and Reshape Gel first until a gel forms and then add the active ingredients, this is possible. However, the staff recommends not waiting until the formula is completely cool. Add the active ingredients while the gel is still warm to make mixing easier. If you wait until it cools and becomes very viscous, it will be difficult to incorporate other ingredients.
Caution regarding Water Film: Using Water Film (ID 1024) in this formula requires a suitable blender to disperse it completely into the formula. If it is not blended properly, it may cause pilling (like dead skin cells) when applied to the skin.
Caution regarding Kojic Acid Dipalmitate: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (ID 147) must be dissolved in oil. Your formula includes 10g of Argan Oil (ID 89), which may not be sufficient to dissolve 3g of Kojic Acid Dipalmitate completely. The staff recommends considering removing Kojic Acid Dipalmitate from the formula or increasing the oil phase to ensure it can dissolve properly.
Ingredient Selection: The staff did not provide further recommendations on the suitability of other ingredients in the formula because information about your skin type or the purpose of the formula was not provided.

Therefore, for your specific formula, if you want to avoid heating the active ingredients, you can use the second method: heat water with Reshape Gel (ID 663) first, and then add the other active ingredients (Rose Hybrid Cell Extract, Aloe Vera Extract ID 76, Water Film ID 1024, 1,2-Hexanediol ID 886) and Argan Oil (ID 89) while the gel is still warm. Also, consider the cautions regarding Water Film and Kojic Acid Dipalmitate as advised by the staff.

Hope this information is helpful.

Relevant product IDs: 663, 89, 76, 1024, 147, 886.