Guide to Making Your Water Essence

Hello! I understand this is your first time making a water essence (น้ำตบ). Don't worry, the formula you have is interesting and contains good ingredients.

Regarding your questions:

1. Are the percentages usable?
   Yes, the percentages you provided (totaling 100%) are a usable starting point for a formulation. Each ingredient is within concentration ranges commonly used in skincare products. However, the final result may vary depending on the quality of raw materials and the manufacturing process.

2. What is the mixing order and process?
   For mixing water-based solutions with water-soluble powders, the general process involves dissolving the powders into the water phase. For your formula, I recommend the following steps:

   • Step 1: Prepare the water phase by pouring the Pitera (90%) and DI Water (1%) into a clean, sanitized container. Stir briefly to combine.
   • Step 2: Gradually add the powder ingredients one by one into the water phase. Start with Safe B3 (4%). Slowly sprinkle the powder while stirring or using a mixer (if available) until the powder is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
   • Step 3: Add Gluco Bright (4%) in the same manner. Stir or mix until fully dissolved.
   • Step 4: Add Zinc PCA (1%). Zinc PCA might be slightly harder to dissolve than the others. Continue stirring or mixing until it is completely dissolved and you have a clear solution. This might take some time and continuous stirring. (If it's very difficult to dissolve, you could try gently warming the water phase slightly before adding Zinc PCA, but be careful not to overheat, as Pitera is a natural extract that can degrade at high temperatures).
   • Step 5: Once all ingredients are dissolved and combined, stir or mix for a little longer to ensure everything is homogenous.
   • Step 6: Crucially Important Note: This formula is missing a preservative. A preservative is absolutely essential for products containing water and natural extracts like Pitera to prevent microbial growth and ensure the product's safety and shelf life. Without a preservative, the product will spoil very quickly and may be unsafe to use. It is highly recommended that you research and add a suitable preservative for water-based formulas.

Simple Summary: Combine Pitera and DI Water -> Gradually add Safe B3, Gluco Bright, and Zinc PCA one by one, stirring until each is dissolved -> Stir well to combine -> (Very Important: Add a suitable preservative).

I hope you enjoy making your own water essence! Feel free to ask if you have more questions.