Mixing Procedure for Skincare Formula
Question
How should I mix the following skincare formula, specifically regarding the order of adding dry powders, Hyaluronic Acid (to form a gel), and liquid ingredients? Should I add dry powders to water first, then Hyaluronic Acid until it gels, or wait until Hyaluronic Acid is fully dissolved before adding liquid ingredients?
Formula:
- Water: 62.6%
- Allantoin: 0.4%
- Alpha arbutin: 2%
- Hyaluronic Acid Standard Molecule: 0.5%
- Hyaluronic Acid Nano Molecule: 0.5%
- Matrixyl 3000: 8%
- Argireline: 5%
- Green tea extract: 5%
- Natural moisturizing amino acids: 3%
- Liquid beta glucan: 10%
- Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): 3%
Answer
Subject: Mixing Procedure for Your Skincare Formula
Here is a suggested mixing procedure for your skincare formula based on the ingredients and percentages you provided:
Ingredients:
- Water: 62.6%
- Allantoin: 0.4%
- Alpha arbutin: 2%
- Hyaluronic Acid Standard Molecule: 0.5%
- Hyaluronic Acid Nano Molecule: 0.5%
- Matrixyl 3000: 8%
- Argireline: 5%
- Green tea extract: 5%
- Natural moisturizing amino acids: 3%
- Liquid beta glucan: 10%
- Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): 3%
- (Note: The sum of these percentages is 100.5%. Please double-check your desired percentages. The procedure below assumes you will use the amounts listed.)*
Mixing Procedure:
- Prepare the Water Phase: Measure out the required amount of water (62.6%) into a clean container.
- Dissolve Water-Soluble Powders: Add Allantoin (0.4%) and Alpha arbutin (2%) to the water. Stir or mix until they are completely dissolved.
- Hydrate Hyaluronic Acid: Add the Hyaluronic Acid Standard Molecule (0.5%) and Hyaluronic Acid Nano Molecule (0.5%) powders to the water mixture. Mix well initially, then let the mixture stand, stirring occasionally. This step allows the Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and thicken into a gel. Continue mixing until a smooth, lump-free gel is formed and the powders are fully dissolved. This may take some time.
- Add Liquid/Other Ingredients: Once the Hyaluronic Acid gel base is ready, add the remaining ingredients:
- Matrixyl 3000 (8%)
- Argireline (5%)
- Green tea extract (5%)
- Natural moisturizing amino acids (3%)
- Liquid beta glucan (10%)
- Vitamin B5 (3%)
Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly dispersed and the entire mixture is homogeneous.
Regarding your question about Green tea extract and pH, as previously confirmed by the staff, the pH of this formula should be within the effective range for Green tea extract (4.0-6.5), and you can add it with the other liquid ingredients in step 4.
Remember to use clean equipment and containers throughout the process. Store the finished product properly, especially if not using a preservative, as discussed previously.