Preservative and Gelling Agent for Serum Formulation and FDA Registration
Asked by: preawriku2534
On: January 14, 2016
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Regarding a serum formulation with a pH of approximately 6:
- Can Mild Preserved be used as a preservative in this serum?
- For FDA registration (อย.), should the trade name "Mild Preserved" be used, or the INCI Names:
Caprylyl Glycol,Ethylhexylglycerin? - What is the ratio between
Caprylyl GlycolandEthylhexylglycerinin Mild Preserved?
Also, regarding using Pro Polymer as a gel base for the serum formulation:
- Can the term "Serum" be used for this product?
- For FDA registration (อย.), should the trade name "Pro Polymer" be used, or the INCI Name:
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER?
Answer
Preservatives for Glycerin Soap and Serum (Paraben and Formaldehyde-Free)
Here are some preservative options suitable for glycerin soap and serum, avoiding parabens and formaldehyde:
For Glycerin Soap
For glycerin soap, the pH of your formulation is a key factor.
- If the pH is not higher than 9, you can use Phenoxyethanol.
- If the pH is higher than 9, you should consider using Mild Preserved.
For Serum
For a serum with a pH around 6, you have several suitable options:
- Phenoxyethanol is a safe and effective choice.
- For a natural alternative, you can consider NaturePreserve Ultra.
- Mild Preserved is also suitable for serum formulations with a pH in this range (2-8).
Using Mild Preserved in Serum (pH ~6)
Regarding your questions about using Mild Preserved in a serum with a pH of approximately 6:
- Yes, you can use Mild Preserved in a serum with a pH of around 6.
- For FDA registration (อย.), you should use the INCI names Caprylyl Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin. Do not use the trade name "Mild Preserved".
- To get the specific ratio between Caprylyl Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin in Mild Preserved, please contact customer service at care@myskinrecipes.com to request the analysis document.
Using Pro Polymer as a Serum Base
Regarding your questions about using Pro Polymer as a base for a serum:
- Yes, you can use Pro Polymer as a gel base for a serum formulation.
- For FDA registration (อย.), you should use the INCI name ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER. Do not use the trade name "Pro Polymer".
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