Lotion Formulation Questions

Based on your questions and the staff's response:

"Organic" vs "Natural" Claims

• The ingredients you mentioned, such as Goat Milk Powder and Mandarin Oil, are considered natural but are not typically certified organic.
• Therefore, your product cannot be claimed as "certified organic."
• If you are aiming for a "natural" product, adding ingredients that are not natural will prevent you from claiming "100% natural."

Adding Mild Preserved Eco™

• Yes, you can add Mild Preserved Eco™ to help extend the shelf life of your lotion.
• However, Mild Preserved Eco™ is not a natural ingredient. Adding it means your product will no longer be 100% natural. You might be able to claim a high percentage of natural ingredients (e.g., 99%).
• Mild Preserved Eco™ is a blend of Ethylhexylglycerin and 1,3 Propanediol. It is not classified as a preservative by the FDA, allowing products using it for preservation to claim "preservative-free."
• The recommended usage rate for Mild Preserved Eco™ in general cosmetic formulas to prevent spoilage is 0.5-2.0%. It should be added in the final step of the formulation.

Adding Mandarin Oil

• Yes, you can add Mandarin Oil (such as Mandarin Freshy) for fragrance.
• Mandarin Oil is considered a natural ingredient (though not necessarily certified organic).
• The amount to use depends on the desired scent intensity. You should follow guidelines for fragrance oil usage rates in lotions, which can vary.

Required Amounts

• For Mild Preserved Eco™, the recommended usage rate is 0.5-2.0%.
• For Mandarin Oil, the amount needed for fragrance will depend on the specific oil and your desired scent strength. There is no single "required" amount; you would add it to achieve the desired fragrance level, following safe usage guidelines for essential or fragrance oils in skincare.

FDA (อย.) Registration

• Yes, according to the staff's response, any changes to your formula, such as adding Mild Preserved Eco™ or adding/changing a fragrance (unless it's just swapping one fragrance blend for another under the same declared ingredient name like 'Fragrance'), require re-registration with the FDA (อย.).

Other Ingredients Mentioned

You also listed other ingredients:

• Allantoin: This is a common cosmetic ingredient known for reducing irritation and promoting skin tissue formation. It can be naturally derived.
• Glycerin: This is a humectant that helps retain moisture. It is widely used in cosmetics and can be natural-derived (USP/Food Grade).
• Sodium Polyacrylate: This is a synthetic polymer often used as a thickener or stabilizer in cosmetic formulas. It is not a natural ingredient.
• Bromo-5-nitro-1, 3-dioxane: This is a synthetic formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Given your goal for a natural product, this ingredient would not align with that aim.

In summary, while you can add Mild Preserved Eco™ and Mandarin Oil to your lotion, adding Mild Preserved Eco™ will mean the product is no longer 100% natural. Any formula changes will require re-registration with the FDA.

I hope this helps with your formulation!