Ingredients and Usage for Facial Mask Formulation

Asked by: lady_pop2 On: August 27, 2016 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Could you please provide information on the active ingredients for a facial mask formulation, including their functions and recommended usage percentages? The ingredients are:

  • Lauroyl lysine
  • Cucumber Fruit Extract
  • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
  • Sodium Hyaluronate
  • Artemia Extract
  • Punica Granatum Extract
  • PolyGlutamic Acid (or Natto Gum as an alternative)
  • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
  • Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 (or Pep-Coll as an alternative)

Answer

Facial Mask Formulation Ingredients

Hello,

Based on the list of active ingredients for the facial mask provided by the staff, the ingredients are as follows:

  • Lauroyl lysine
  • Cucumber Fruit Extract
  • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
  • Sodium Hyaluronate
  • Artemia Extract
  • Punica Granatum Extract
  • PolyGlutamic Acid (Natto Gum is suggested as an alternative)
  • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
  • Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 (Pep-Coll is suggested as an alternative)

The staff provided the list of active ingredients but did not specify the exact proportions for the facial mask formula. Determining the appropriate ratio in a cosmetic formula requires experimentation and adjustment to achieve the desired texture, stability, and efficacy.

However, based on the product information for these ingredients, I can provide the recommended usage ranges as follows (please note these are general guidelines, and the exact percentage in your specific formula may vary):

  • AminoSilk™ (Lauroyl lysine): Recommended 1-5% (typically 3%). Helps make the product texture soft and smooth, easy to spread, and enhances waterproof performance.
  • Cucumber Extract (France): Recommended 3-5%. Has properties to soften the skin and reduce irritation.
  • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water: Generally used as part of the water phase in a formula to provide moisture and fragrance (the product linked in the original information is Purified Water, which is pure water, not a direct Floral Water).
  • Hyaluronic Acid (Small Molecule) (Sodium Hyaluronate): Recommended 0.1-0.5% (typically 0.1%). Helps provide deep moisture to the skin.
  • Plankton Artemia Extract / GP4G EX™ (Artemia Extract): Recommended 0.5-5% (typically 2%). Helps protect skin from pollution and environmental conditions, stimulates skin cell and collagen production.
  • Punica Granatum Extract (Pomegranate Extract): Based on the search, related products found include Pomegranate Sterols (recommended 1-5% for dry/damaged skin) and Pomegranate Seed Oil (recommended 1-100%), which are a sterol and an oil from pomegranate, not a direct fruit extract.
  • Natto Gum (suggested alternative for PolyGlutamic Acid): Recommended 3-10% (typically 5.0%). Provides better moisture than Hyaluronic Acid and helps slightly brighten the skin.
  • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (Powder): Recommended 1.0-4.0% (typically 2-3%). Helps nourish skin and hair.
  • Pep®-Coll (suggested alternative for Acetyl Heptapeptide-9): Recommended 1-5% (typically 3%). It is a peptide that helps stimulate collagen production and reduce wrinkles.

In developing an actual facial mask formula, you would also need to consider other ingredients such as the mask base (e.g., gelling agent or cream base), preservatives, pH adjusters, and other ingredients necessary for each type of mask formula.

If you wish to develop a detailed formula, it is recommended to consult with a cosmetic formulation expert.