Mixing Powder Actives into Cosmetics & Preservative Need
Question
I am a beginner and want to mix active powder ingredients, such as `Vit.B3` (or other powder actives), into my existing cosmetic products like liquid, lotion, or cream.
I have two main questions:
1. Can I mix the powder active directly into the cosmetic product? If so, do I need to add additional preservatives, considering the cosmetic product already contains preservatives?
2. Alternatively, can I dissolve the powder active (like `Vit.B3`) in distilled water first before mixing it into the liquid, lotion, or cream cosmetic? If I use this method, do I need to add additional preservatives?
Answer
Hello,
Regarding your questions about mixing active ingredients directly into your existing cosmetic products:
- Can you mix directly, and do you need to add preservatives?
- Yes, you can mix active ingredients directly into your existing cosmetic products.
- No, you do not need to add additional preservatives because the cosmetic base products you are using already contain preservatives.
- Can you dissolve powder active ingredients (like Vitamin B3) in distilled water first before mixing into cosmetics? Do you need to add preservatives?
- Yes, you can dissolve powder active ingredients in distilled water first before mixing them into liquid, lotion, or cream cosmetics.
- Alternatively, if the cosmetic product already has water as a main ingredient, you might be able to mix the powder directly without adding extra water.
- No, you do not need to add additional preservatives.
This approach is suitable for beginners looking to customize their existing products.