Lightweight, Fast-Absorbing, Brightening Gel Body Moisturizer

Regarding your original formula for a lightweight, fast-absorbing, and brightening gel body moisturizer, here are some points and a suggested revised formula:

Your original formula includes several beneficial ingredients such as Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Shea Butter, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sweet Almond Oil, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dehydroacetic Acid, and Xanthan Gum.

However, the original formula uses Alcohol denat., which, while providing a fast-absorbing feel due to evaporation, can lead to skin dryness with high concentrations and long-term use. The concentrations of some active ingredients like Shea Butter and Dimethiconol in the original formula are also quite low for optimal benefits. Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract) is also listed but is not available.

For a lightweight, fast-absorbing gel texture that absorbs quickly (within approximately 15 seconds) and provides brightening effects, we recommend the following approach:

Replace Alcohol denat. with Dimethicone 1Secs at 10-15%. This ingredient provides a fast-absorbing, non-greasy feel similar to alcohol but without the drying effects.

Consider adjusting the concentrations of beneficial ingredients for better efficacy. For example:

• Shea Butter: While your original formula uses a low amount, consider increasing it to at least 3% for better skin conditioning, although the staff suggestion kept it at 0.5% to maintain the lightweight feel.
• Dimethiconol: Similar to Shea Butter, the original formula uses a low amount.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: The staff recommends using Double Hyaluron Liquid at 3% for moisturizing.

To achieve the desired gel-cream texture and fast absorption, Satin Cream Maker at 1.5% is recommended as the emulsifier. Mild Preserved Eco at 1% is suggested as a preservative.

A suggested revised formula structure:

• Water: Up to 100%
• Dimethicone 1Secs: 10-15%
• Shea Butter: 0.5% (increase for more conditioning, but may affect texture)
• Silicone Eco-Cond (Dimethiconol): 0.5%
• Double Hyaluron Liquid: 3%
• Other desired skin beneficial ingredients (use cautiously to maintain lightweight feel)
• Satin Cream Maker: 1.5%
• Mild Preserved Eco: 1%

Mixing Instructions:

1. Add Satin Cream Maker to the water phase.
2. Mix or stir until a gel-cream texture is formed.
3. Gradually add all other ingredients to the gel-cream base.
4. Mix or stir until everything is well combined.

You will get a cream texture that absorbs quickly as desired.

Important Note: Since Dimethicone 1Secs can evaporate similarly to alcohol, ensure the final product is stored in a tightly sealed container.

For skin brightening, your original formula includes Niacinamide, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, and Tranexamic Acid. You can incorporate these or other whitening ingredients as desired into the revised formula, keeping in mind their recommended usage rates and potential impact on texture.