Lotion Formulation for Moisturizing and Whitening

Question

I am developing a moisturizing and whitening body lotion formulation for combination-to-dry skin, especially for use when sleeping in an air-conditioned room.

Here is the formulation I have put together:

Water-Capsule 4%
Lipid Soft Lite 6%
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) Extralite 5%
Safe-B3 5%
Light Cream Maker 1%
Water
Mild Preserved 1%
ODA-White Plus 2%
Sym-White 0.5%
Disodium EDTA 0.2%

My proposed mixing procedure is:

Mix 1 + 2 + 8 + 9 + 10 together (Oil Phase).
Mix 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 together (Water Phase).
Combine the oil phase into the water phase and mix until a cream texture is obtained.

Is this formulation usable? My goal is skin whitening and moisturizing.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on the formulation you've provided for a moisturizing and whitening lotion, here's an evaluation:

Overall, the selection of ingredients is suitable for your stated goals of moisturizing and whitening, as well as for your combination-to-dry skin type, especially for use in an air-conditioned environment.

Moisturizing: Ingredients like Water-Capsule (a water-in-oil emulsifier that helps create a protective barrier), LipidSoft Lite (a light emollient), and Panthenol (Vitamin B5) are excellent for providing moisture and improving skin hydration.
Whitening: Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3) is known for its whitening properties. ODA-White Plus and Sym-White are also included, which are typically used for skin brightening.

However, there is one important correction regarding the mixing procedure:

Disodium EDTA: This ingredient is water-soluble and acts as a chelating agent in the water phase to improve stability. It should be mixed with the water phase (3+4+5+6+7), not the oil phase.

Regarding ODA-White Plus and Sym-White, while they are included in your oil phase, it is recommended to check the specific instructions for these ingredients to confirm the correct phase for mixing, as some whitening agents are water-soluble or have specific dispersion requirements.

Also, using Panthenol at 5% might result in a slightly gooey texture. You may want to test the texture and adjust the percentage if needed.

With the correction for Disodium EDTA and confirming the mixing phase for ODA-White Plus and Sym-White, this formulation appears generally suitable for your needs.