Serum Formulation Compatibility and Clarity Issue

Asked by: naburana On: February 18, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am developing a serum formulation with the goal of achieving a clear, light pink serum. The intended ingredients and percentages are:

  • Double Hyaluron Liquid 2%
  • Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) 1%
  • Phenoxyethanol SA (Optiphen Plus) 1%
  • Glycolic Acid (powder) 0.3%
  • Vitamin E 0.03%
  • Red Powder‎ (CI16255, CI14720) (Water-Soluble) 0.01%
  • Rose Extract
  • Seaweed extract
  • White Tea Extract
  • Grapes extract
  • Ginseng Extract
  • Blackberry extract
  • Water (balance)

Based on this formulation, can all these ingredients be mixed together successfully to achieve the desired clear, light pink serum?

Answer

Based on the feedback from the staff, it is not possible to confirm if all the ingredients in your proposed serum formulation can be mixed together. The staff indicated that they do not have information regarding the compatibility of the following extracts:

  • Rose Extract
  • Seaweed extract
  • White Tea Extract
  • Grapes extract
  • Ginseng Extract
  • Blackberry extract

However, the staff confirmed that the other ingredients you listed are compatible with each other in a formulation like this:

  • Double Hyaluron Liquid (2%)
  • Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) (1%)
  • Phenoxyethanol SA (Optiphen Plus) (1%)
  • AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) (0.3%) - Note: The staff linked to Glycolic Acid powder.
  • Vitamin E (0.03%)
  • Red Powder‎ (CI16255, CI14720) (Water-Soluble) (0.01%)
  • Water (balance)

Regarding your goal of a clear, light pink serum:

  • Pro Polymer™ is a gel maker that helps create a clear gel texture.
  • Red Powder‎ is a water-soluble colorant that can provide the light pink color.
  • The compatibility and form of the other extracts (Rose, Seaweed, White Tea, Grapes, Ginseng, Blackberry) are unknown, and they might affect the clarity or color of the final serum.

If you would like recommendations for a serum formulation, please provide more details about your skin type, skin concerns, and what you hope to achieve with the serum, as requested by the staff.