Revised Formula and Mixing Steps for Cream/Gel for Oily, Dehydrated Skin

Question

I have a revised formula and mixing steps for a cream/gel product intended for oily, dehydrated skin. I would like to confirm if the formula and steps are correct and suitable, particularly regarding the mixing of Satin Cream Maker™ and ensuring adequate moisturization.

Here is the proposed formula:

Part A (Water Phase):
- Distilled Water (14)
- Disodium EDTA (13)
- Safe-B3 (3)
- Ume Extract (4)
- Matrixyl 3000 (5)
- Licorice Extract (6)
- PE-1 Aqua (11)
- 1,2-Hexanediol (12)
Part B (Oil Phase):
- Isododecane (2)
- Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate (7)
- Vitamin E (9)
- Flora Solve™ (8)
- Sym-White (1)
Other:
- Satin Cream Maker™ (10)

My proposed mixing steps using a blender are:

Combine Part A ingredients (13+14)+(3+4+5+6+10+11+12) in the water phase.
Combine Part B ingredients (2+7+8+9) in the oil phase.
Dissolve Sym-White (1) in the oil phase.
Slowly add the oil phase to the water phase while blending.

Specifically, I am unsure about the mixing of Satin Cream Maker™ (10) - should it be added in step 1 with the other water phase ingredients? Also, will this formula provide sufficient moisturization for oily, dehydrated skin? If not, what other moisturizer can be added?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Hello,

Regarding your revised formula and mixing steps, here is the guidance:

Based on the staff's recommendations, your revised formula is considered suitable.

For the mixing steps using a blender:

Water Phase (Part A): Combine Distilled Water (14), Disodium EDTA (13), Safe-B3 (3), Ume Extract (4), Matrixyl 3000 (5), Licorice Extract (6), PE-1 Aqua (11), and 1,2-Hexanediol (12). Blend or stir until all powders are completely dissolved and the mixture is clear.
Add Satin Cream Maker: Add Satin Cream Maker™ (10) to the water phase (Part A) and blend until you get a cloudy gel texture with no powder residue remaining.
Oil Phase (Part B): In a separate container, combine Isododecane (2), Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate (7), Vitamin E (9), and Flora Solve™ (8). Dissolve Sym-White (1) in this oil phase mixture (specifically in the Flora Solve™ as previously advised). Ensure Sym-White is fully dissolved.
Combine Phases: Slowly add the oil phase (Part B) to the water phase (Part A) while blending continuously until the mixture is uniform and emulsified into a cream.

The staff also suggested that if using Satin Cream Maker™ at 1.0% results in a liquid texture, you might consider increasing it to 1.5% for a creamier texture.

Regarding moisturization for oily, dehydrated skin:

The staff recommended testing the formula for about a week. If you find it's not moisturizing enough for your skin, you can consider adding other moisturizing ingredients to the formula afterward. The current formula contains several moisturizing and skin-balancing ingredients like Safe-B3, Ume Extract, Matrixyl 3000, and Licorice Extract, which should help address the dehydrated aspect of oily skin. However, individual skin needs vary, so testing is the best approach.