Light Gel Formulation with Sym-White™ and Actives

Here is a summary of the discussion and the final recommended formula and method for your light gel:

Based on our conversation, you wanted to create a light gel for face and body using Aloe Vera Extract, Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3), n-acetyl glucosamine (GlucoBright), and either Sym-White™ or Activated Resorcinol™. You initially planned to use Xanthan Gum as the gelling agent.

We discussed the optimal percentages for the active ingredients (Aloe Vera up to 3% for efficacy without stickiness, Safe-B3 5%, GlucoBright 4%), the choice between Sym-White™ and Activated Resorcinol™ (Sym-White™ was recommended based on user feedback for less irritation and potentially better results), recommended Mild Preserved Eco as a preservative, and suggested Disodium EDTA for stability and Reservoir-Tech for efficacy enhancement.

It was noted that Sym-White™ requires an oil phase to dissolve properly. Therefore, the initial formula and method were revised to include an oil phase and use Satin Cream Maker as the gelling agent, which can handle both water and oil phases.

Final Recommended Formula:

• Water Phase:
  • Distilled Water: Remaining %
  • Disodium EDTA: 0.2%
  • Aloe Vera Extract (10:1 FullAssay™): 3%
  • Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3): 5%
  • GlucoBright (n-acetyl glucosamine): 4%
  • Satin Cream Maker: 2% (Replaces Xanthan Gum)
• Oil Phase:
  • Reservoir-Tech: 3%
  • LipidSoft Lite (Isononyl Isononanoate): 3% (Helps dissolve Sym-White)
  • Mild Preserved Eco: 1% (Preservative)
• Final Part:
  • Sym-White™: 0.5%

Recommended Method:

1. Mix all ingredients in the Water Phase together, except for Satin Cream Maker. Once they are well combined, add Satin Cream Maker and blend or stir until a cloudy gel forms.
2. Mix all ingredients in the Oil Phase together. Add this oil phase mixture to the cloudy water phase gel. Blend or stir until everything is well combined.
3. Add the Final Part (Sym-White™) to the mixture. Blend or stir until it is fully incorporated.

It is generally recommended to check the pH of your final product to ensure it is within a suitable range for skin application and ingredient stability (typically pH 5.0-6.0).