Ingredient Recommendations for Clear Water Solution

Here are some ingredient recommendations for your clear water solution formulation, addressing each of your requirements:

1. Refreshing Sensation

For a refreshing feel in a clear water-based formula, consider water-soluble cooling agents. Good options include:

• Water-Cool™ (Water-Soluble Cooling Agent): This is specifically designed to dissolve directly in water and provides a cooling sensation that can last for over an hour.
• Menthol Water Soluble (20% Menthol, Liquid): This liquid menthol is easily dissolved in water, providing a cool sensation and a menthol scent while keeping the formula clear.

2. Long-Lasting Hydration

To provide long-lasting moisture in a clear water solution, you can use humectants and ingredients that help retain water on the skin. Suitable options include:

• TreMoisture™ (Trehalose): A natural disaccharide that helps stabilize proteins and lipids, protecting cells from dehydration and enhancing skin hydration and barrier function.
• WaterLock™ (Polyquaternium-51): Structurally similar to skin phospholipids, it adheres to the skin to prevent water loss (TEWL) and can also help reduce irritation from detergents.
• HYDRO-UREA® Liquid: A light, non-sticky moisturizer that provides long-lasting hydration even in low humidity conditions.
• UltraMild Aquaporin™ (Glyceryl Glucoside, Low-Sticky): Stimulates aquaporins in the skin to maintain optimal moisture levels and NMF, improving elasticity, smoothness, and thickness.

3. Natural Protection from Pollution and Germs (Gentle, Safe, Effective, Affordable)

For natural, gentle protection and preservation in a clear water formula, consider these options:

• NaturePreserve™ LB2: A natural origin broad-spectrum anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent effective at low pH (2.0-6.5). It is directly water-soluble.
• Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free): A gentle, non-irritating option that is not classified as a preservative by the FDA. It has anti-bacterial properties and also acts as a humectant, adding moisture benefits.
• Mild Preserved CGZ™ (Preservative-Free, Wide-pH Range): Similar to Mild Preserved Eco™, this is a gentle, preservative-free option with anti-bacterial properties and humectant benefits, suitable for a wide pH range (4-9).

When formulating your clear water solution, you can select one or a combination of ingredients from each category based on the desired intensity of the effect and overall formula compatibility. Always perform stability and challenge testing for your final formulation.