Hydrating Serum Base Recommendation

Regarding your question about Shea Butter Water and Jojoba Ester (Water-Soluble) clogging pores, both ingredients are water-soluble derivatives designed for use in water-based formulas. They have light textures and are easily absorbed, making them unlikely to clog pores compared to traditional oils or butters.

To complete your hydrating serum formula, you need a suitable base or gelling agent for the water phase. Given the presence of electrolytes in your ingredient list (such as Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids and Ammonium Lactate), it is important to select a gelling agent that is tolerant to electrolytes to maintain stability and viscosity.

Based on the available options, we recommend two suitable gelling agents:

1. Reshape Gel™: This gelling agent is highly tolerant to electrolytes and creates a non-sticky gel with a unique "memory gel" texture. It requires brief heating during the mixing process.
2. AnyGel™: This powder gelling agent offers excellent resistance to electrolytes and provides a non-greasy, fast-absorbing gel texture. It is easy to incorporate without heating.

Both Reshape Gel™ and AnyGel™ will work well with your existing ingredients to create a stable serum. Choose the one that aligns with your desired texture and manufacturing process.

Example Formula Structure (using a base):

• Water: q.s. to 100%
• WaterLock: 2%
• Calendula Extract: 5%
• Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): 3%
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): 5%
• GlucoBright (N-Acetyl Glucosamine): 4%
• MOIST24 (Glycereth-26): 5%
• Snail Secretion: 3%
• Double Hyaluron: 5%
• HydroAlgae: 1%
• Ammonium Lactate: 1%
• Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids: 5%
• Trehalose: 3%
• Shea Butter Water: 5%
• Jojoba Ester (Water-Soluble): 5%
• Collagen HP: 5%
• Snow Mushroom Hyaluron: 1%
• Troxerutin: 1%
• Mild Preserved Eco: 1%
• Recommended Base (Reshape Gel™ or AnyGel™): Add at the recommended usage rate (refer to product details) and adjust water accordingly.

Follow the mixing instructions provided for your chosen base to create the serum.