Making a Mineral Water Spray with Extracts

You're asking about making a mineral water spray using Witch Hazel, French Pine Bark Extract, or Tomato Extract mixed with convenience store mineral water.

While the extracts you mentioned have beneficial properties for the skin, using mineral water from a convenience store is generally not recommended for cosmetic formulations. As the staff mentioned, mineral water itself doesn't provide specific benefits to the skin and can contain minerals and impurities that might affect the stability or efficacy of your spray.

For creating a stable and effective cosmetic spray, it's best to use a purer water base such as:

• Distilled water: This is a clean base suitable for cosmetic formulations.
• Specific cosmetic bases: There might be pre-made spray bases available that are designed for stability and skin compatibility.

You can incorporate the extracts you mentioned into a suitable water base:

• Witch Hazel (Distillate - Alcohol Free, Paraben Free): This extract is known for its astringent properties, helping to tighten pores. It can be used at a rate of 10-100% and should be added to the formulation below 40°C.
• French Pine Bark Extract (Water Soluble, Proanthocyanidins 10%): This is a powerful antioxidant that supports collagen, improves hydration, and has anti-inflammatory effects. It can be used at 0.1-5% (recommended 1-2%). Note that higher concentrations can impart a strong color.
• Tomato Extract (Lycopene): Rich in Lycopene, a strong antioxidant, this extract is great for anti-aging and enhancing antioxidant performance. Use at 1-10% (recommended 5%). Add it to the water phase below 40°C. Higher concentrations will make the spray red.

All three extracts are water-soluble, making them suitable for a water-based spray. Choose the extract based on the specific skin benefits you want the spray to provide. Always follow the recommended usage rates and mixing instructions for each ingredient.