Serum Mixing Method (Silicone Base)

To create a silicone-based serum like this, you need to divide the ingredients into two main parts and follow a specific order of addition to ensure the texture is stable and doesn't separate.

Part 1: Silicone Phase

This part consists of:

• Warp Cream Maker™ 7%
• Cyclomethicone 50%

Steps:

1. Combine Warp Cream Maker™ and Cyclomethicone in a container.
2. Gently warm this mixture and stir to combine. You might still see some small sediment of Warp Cream Maker™, which is normal at this stage and not a concern.

Part 2: Water Phase

This part consists of:

• N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine 4%
• Vitamin B3 4%
• Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 5%
• Water 21%

Steps:

1. Combine N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine, Vitamin B3, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and water in a separate container.
2. Stir the water phase ingredients until they are well dissolved. (The condensation on the glass indicates the mixture is very cold, which is good for preserving some ingredients, but ensure powders are fully dissolved).

Emulsification Process

This is the most critical step for achieving a stable texture.

1. Take the prepared water phase (Part 2) and gradually pour it into the warmed silicone phase (Part 1), adding only a little at a time.
2. While adding the water phase, continuously stir the mixture. Initially, it might look like it's not combining, but keep stirring. The silicone phase will slowly absorb the water, and the mixture will start to thicken.
3. Continue adding the water phase little by little, stirring constantly, until all the water phase is incorporated into the silicone phase and you achieve a smooth, homogeneous serum/cream texture.

Final Addition Phase (Post-Emulsification)

When you have achieved the desired serum texture, you can add the heat-sensitive ingredients or powder ingredients that need to be dispersed in the final cream.

Ingredients to add at this stage:

• Phenoxyethanol 1%
• Ceramide Complex 10%
• AminoSilk™ 3%

Steps:

1. Add Phenoxyethanol to the finished serum base and stir to combine.
2. Add the Ceramide Complex and stir to disperse it evenly throughout the serum.
3. Add AminoSilk™ and stir until it is fully dispersed and the serum is smooth and uniform.

Why the previous method may have failed:

• Adding AminoSilk™ and Ceramide Complex to the silicone phase initially: These ingredients (especially AminoSilk™ which is a powder) should be added after the cream texture is formed to ensure proper dispersion within the final product, rather than being mixed into the silicone phase from the start, which can interfere with the Warp Cream Maker™'s ability to emulsify.
• Adding the water phase too quickly: Warp Cream Maker™ requires time and continuous stirring to gradually incorporate the water phase into the silicone phase. Pouring the water phase in all at once prevents the emulsifier from effectively binding the two phases together, leading to separation.

Following the correct procedure, especially the slow, gradual addition of the water phase to the silicone phase with continuous stirring, will help Warp Cream Maker™ function effectively as an emulsifier and result in a stable, smooth serum texture.