Modified BHA Toner Formulation - Ingredient Compatibility and Texture Issues

Subject: Regarding your modified BHA Toner formulation

Hello,

Regarding your proposed modified BHA Toner formulation:

• GlucoBright 4%
• Vitamin B3 5%
• Vitamin B5 10%
• Pro Polymer 1%
• Distilled Water 75.7%
• Mild Preserved 1%
• Encapsulated 3.30%

Based on the staff's feedback, this formulation is possible with some important considerations:

1. BHA Type: You must use the correct type of BHA that is water-soluble, such as "Complex Salicylic Acid (Powder, Water-Soluble)" (Product ID 2014) or "Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder, Timed-Release)" (Product ID 1372). Using other types of BHA may not work in this formulation.
2. Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): The concentration of Vitamin B5 at 10% is too high for a toner and will likely result in a very sticky texture. It is recommended to significantly reduce the percentage of Vitamin B5. A more typical and comfortable usage rate for Panthenol in toners is usually between 1% and 5%. Reducing this will make the product much less sticky.
3. Other Ingredients: The other ingredients (GlucoBright, Vitamin B3, Pro Polymer, Mild Preserved, Distilled Water) and their percentages seem generally acceptable based on the staff's comments.
4. Adjustment: If you reduce the Vitamin B5 percentage, you should increase the percentage of Distilled Water accordingly to keep the total percentage at 100%.

In summary, you can make this formulation, but you must ensure you are using the correct type of BHA and significantly reduce the Vitamin B5 percentage to avoid stickiness.