Improving the Moisturizing Feel of Your Pearl Cream

Hello! It's understandable that you'd want to make your pearl cream more moisturizing if it feels too dry.

Adding ingredients to a finished cream base can be tricky, as it might affect the cream's stability, texture, and preservation system. However, you can try adding small amounts of moisturizing ingredients with caution.

• Adding Oils (Evening Primrose Oil, Olive Oil): Both Evening Primrose Oil and Olive Oil are excellent moisturizers. Your pearl cream already contains Evening Primrose Oil. While you can try adding more oil, it's important to do so gradually and mix very thoroughly. Adding too much oil can make the cream greasy or cause it to separate. Start with a very small amount, perhaps 0.5% to 2% of the cream's weight. Mix a small batch first to see if the texture remains stable.
• Adding a Moisturizer: You mentioned adding a moisturizer, possibly in capsule form. Moisturizing ingredients are typically liquids, powders, or gels, not usually in capsules meant to be mixed into a cream base. A liquid moisturizing complex, such as Advanced Moisture Complex, could potentially be added. However, similar to oils, adding a water-based ingredient to an existing cream requires careful mixing to avoid separation. If you were to add a liquid moisturizer, start with a low percentage, perhaps 1-3%, and mix thoroughly in a small test batch.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Your cream also lists Hyaluronic Extract. Adding more Hyaluronic Acid could boost hydration. However, adding Hyaluronic Acid powder to a finished cream is very difficult. Liquid forms or gels might be easier to incorporate, but again, test in a small batch.

Recommendations:

1. Test in a Small Batch: Before modifying your entire 1 kg of cream, take a small amount (e.g., 50-100g) and try adding a very small percentage of the oil or moisturizer you want to use. Mix it thoroughly and observe the texture and stability over 24-48 hours.
2. Start with Low Percentages: Begin by adding a minimal amount (e.g., 0.5-1% oil, or 1-3% liquid moisturizer complex). You can gradually increase the amount in subsequent small batches if needed, as long as the cream remains stable and the texture is acceptable.
3. Consider Alternative Methods: If mixing into the cream proves difficult or affects the stability, consider applying a moisturizing serum or oil to your skin before applying the pearl cream. This layering technique can provide extra hydration without altering the cream itself.

Adding ingredients to a finished product is not ideal compared to formulating from scratch, but with careful testing in small batches, you might be able to improve the moisturizing feel of your cream.