Glycolic Acid Toner Formula Review and Improvement
Asked by: seeluw
On: May 17, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I have created a Glycolic Acid Toner formula and would like to ask for a review and suggestions for improvement. My formula includes:
- Glycolic acid 3%
- Aloe vera extract 3%
- Water 94%
Is this formula suitable, and are there any recommended additions or adjustments? I am also confirming the correct way to measure ingredients (weight vs. volume).
Answer
Based on the conversation, the staff has reviewed your revised formula using percentages by weight and provided suggestions.
Here is the recommended formula and the staff's advice:
Recommended Glycolic Acid Toner Formula (by weight):
- Glycolic acid: 3%
- Aloe vera extract: 3%
- Mild Preserved Eco (preservative): 1%
- Water: 93% (adjust if adding Ethoxydiglycol)
Optional Addition:
- Ethoxydiglycol: 3-5% (If added, reduce the amount of water accordingly to keep the total at 100%). This ingredient helps improve skin penetration.
The staff also initially advised using units of weight (grams) instead of volume (ml) when formulating.
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