Mixing ingredients into existing cream and formulation basics
Asked by: anguneiei
On: August 10, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I have some ingredients and an existing cream. I would like to know if I can mix these ingredients into my existing cream and what quantities I should use. I am also interested in learning how to make my own cream from scratch.
Answer
Subject: Mixing ingredients into existing cream
Regarding your question about mixing the ingredients you showed into your existing cream and the quantities:
- Mixing into existing cream: As the staff mentioned, it's difficult to say whether the ingredients can be mixed with your current cream without knowing the ingredient list of that cream. Different ingredients can react or be incompatible with each other, affecting the stability, texture, and effectiveness of the final product. Please provide the ingredient list of your existing cream if you want the staff to check compatibility.
- Quantities: Determining the correct quantities to add to an existing product is complex. It depends on the specific ingredients you have, their recommended usage rates, and the base formulation of your existing cream. Adding too much or too little can lead to poor results or even instability.
- Making your own cream: Since you are interested in making your own cream, this is often a better approach than modifying a finished product. Making a cream from scratch allows you to control all the ingredients and their percentages according to tested formulations.
- Learning Resources: It's great that you want to learn! Please study the basic principles of cosmetic formulation. The staff recommended reading this guide for beginners. Learning the basics will help you understand how ingredients work together and how to create stable and effective products safely.
It's important to study and understand the process before attempting to mix or formulate products to ensure safety and efficacy.