Modifying Day & Night Cream Formula: Removing Silicone Gel
Question
Regarding the "Day & Night Cream by BF" formula found at [url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/recipes/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3/3311-bf-daynight-cream/:1kg4uvay]Day & Night Cream by BF[/url:1kg4uvay], I would like to know if I can remove or reduce the ingredient [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99-silicone/201-silicone-gel-vinyl-dimethicone-crosspolymer.html:1kg4uvay]Silicone Gel[/url:1kg4uvay] (Ultra Clear), specifically Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, as I want to avoid using silicone. If I remove or reduce this ingredient, what other ingredients would I need to increase or decrease?
Answer
Modifying the Day & Night Cream by BF Formula (Removing Silicone Gel)
You want to remove or reduce the Silicone Gel (Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) from the Day & Night Cream by BF formula to avoid silicones.
Silicone Gel (Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) is typically used in cosmetic formulas to provide a silky, smooth, and often matte or powdery feel. It can also help thicken the product and improve its texture and spreadability.
Removing this ingredient will change the sensory feel of the cream, making it less smooth and potentially affecting its texture and stability.
To replace some of the properties of the silicone gel with non-silicone alternatives, you could consider:
- For feel and slip: Ingredients like Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, or silicone alternatives such as LipidSoft™ D5 can help provide a smoother feel.
- For thickening and stability: You might need to increase the amount of other thickeners in the formula, such as natural gums (Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum) or cellulose derivatives (Hydroxyethylcellulose), or synthetic polymers (Carbomers).
Replacing the silicone gel will require testing to ensure the cream remains stable and has a texture you like. You may need to adjust the percentages of other ingredients to compensate for the removal.
