Moisturizing Formulation for Skin

To create a formulation that adds moisture to the skin, you can combine different types of moisturizing ingredients:

• Humectants: These attract water to the skin.

  • TreMoisture™ (Trehalose): A natural sugar that enhances hydration and improves skin barrier function. Usage rate: 1-3%.
  • Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids: Mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF), keeping skin soft and hydrated. Usage rate: 0.5-5%. Works well with TreMoisture™.
  • MOIST72™: Provides long-lasting hydration (up to 72 hours). Usage rate: 2-5%.
  • MOIST24: A humectant that helps retain moisture all day and improves formula texture. Usage rate: 1-10%.
  • TransMoist™ (PPG-24-Glycereth-24): Helps moisturize and improve absorption. Usage rate: 1-10% (recommended 2%).
  • Advanced Moisture Complex: A blend of humectants (including Trehalose and Sodium Hyaluronate) that offers immediate and long-lasting moisture, suitable for very dry skin. Usage rate: 3-10%.

• Emollients/Occlusives: These help smooth the skin surface and prevent water loss.

  • NanoShea™ (Liquid Shea Butter, 30%): Shea Butter dispersed in water, suitable for water-based formulas. Moisturizes and reduces irritation. Usage rate: 3-15%.

For a simple approach, you could start with a base and add active moisturizing ingredients:

• Moisturizing Lotion Base (Compare to Cetaphil): A pre-made base containing moisturizing lipids and humectants. You can add water-soluble or oil-soluble active ingredients to this base (90-100% usage rate).

Combining ingredients from different categories often yields the best results for comprehensive hydration.