Gel Texture and Mixing Cosmetic Actives with Natural Ingredients in DIY Mask
Question
I have two questions regarding cosmetic formulations:
- I am looking for a gel base that is fast-absorbing and non-sticky. Could you recommend one or suggest ways to achieve this texture?
- I am making a homemade body mask using natural ingredients like tamarind, yogurt, aloe vera, and turmeric powder. I want to add cosmetic active ingredients such as Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and other acids. Are these ingredients compatible? What are the safe usage percentages? Are there any potential issues when mixing cosmetic actives with these natural/food ingredients?
Answer
Regarding your question about a fast-absorbing, non-sticky gel base:
The texture of a gel formulation depends on the combination of all ingredients in the formula, not just the base itself. While I can search for gelling agents or bases, my tools cannot specifically identify products based on texture properties like "fast-absorbing" or "non-sticky". As previously mentioned by the staff, adjusting the formula with ingredients like MatteSilica, PowderCream, or SiliSilk can help reduce stickiness.
Regarding your tamarind body mask and adding ingredients:
My tools cannot determine the compatibility or recommend safe usage percentages for mixing cosmetic ingredients like Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C, B3, or other acids with natural/food ingredients such as tamarind, yogurt, aloe vera, and turmeric powder in a homemade formulation. As the staff mentioned regarding Glycolic Acid, its low pH might affect the other ingredients. It is best to consult with suppliers or experts regarding the compatibility and safe usage concentrations of cosmetic ingredients when combining them with natural/food ingredients in your formulation.