Mixing Instructions for Serum/Gel Formulation

Asked by: natamon1819 On: October 27, 2022 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Could you please provide the mixing instructions for the serum/gel formulation with the list of ingredients and percentages provided?

Answer

Formulation Mixing Instructions

Based on the list of ingredients and percentages provided, here are the steps to mix this formulation. Please note that the total percentage of the ingredients listed is 96.2%, not 100%.

Ingredients:

  • Distilled Water: 70.40%
  • Double Hyaluron Liquid: 10.00%
  • Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 5.00%
  • GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine): 4.00%
  • Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI): 3.00%
  • Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland): 2.00%
  • Mild Preserved Eco™ (Preservative-Free): 1.00%
  • Xanthan Gum (clear gel type, smooth texture): 0.20%
  • Disodium EDTA: 0.20%
  • Sodium Metabisulfite: 0.20%

Mixing Steps:

  1. Weigh the Distilled Water into a beaker or mixing vessel.
  2. Add Disodium EDTA and Sodium Metabisulfite to the water and stir until they are completely dissolved.
  3. Add Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) and Double Hyaluron Liquid to the water mixture and mix well.
  4. In a separate small container, weigh out the Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland), Safe-B3™, and GlucoBright™. Add a small amount of the water mixture from Step 3 to this container and stir until all powders are fully dissolved.
  5. Pour the dissolved powder mixture from Step 4 back into the main water phase (Step 3) and mix thoroughly to ensure homogeneity.
  6. Slowly add the Xanthan Gum (clear gel type, smooth texture) to the mixture while stirring continuously and vigorously (using a high-speed mixer if possible) until a clear gel forms and the gum is fully hydrated and dispersed.
  7. Once the gel is uniform and smooth, add Mild Preserved Eco™ and mix gently until it is evenly distributed throughout the formulation.
  8. Check the pH of the final formulation. The optimal pH range for the active ingredients like Alpha Arbutin, Safe-B3™, and GlucoBright™ is typically between 4.0 and 6.0. Adjust the pH if necessary using a suitable acid or base (e.g., Citric Acid or Sodium Hydroxide solution) diluted in water.

This process should yield a clear to slightly hazy gel serum. Ensure all ingredients are fully dissolved and dispersed at each step for a stable and effective final product.

  • (Note: The ingredient "Yeast Resurface" was listed as discontinued and is not included in these instructions.)*