Serum Formulation Questions

Regarding your questions about the serum formulation:

1. Can Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) replace 20% of the distilled water?
   Yes, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) is water-soluble and can be used at a rate of 1-100%. Replacing 20% of the distilled water with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is within the recommended usage range and is compatible with the formula's water phase.

2. Can a milk frother be used for mixing?
   Yes, a milk frother can be used for mixing, but it is recommended to mix in small quantities, such as around 20 grams, because milk frothers have limited power.

3. What can replace Silky Serum Base Plus and at what percentage?
   The Silky Serum Base Plus is a light serum base designed to incorporate oils and silicones into the formula (up to 30% combined oil/silicone and base). The original formula uses Silky Serum Base Plus at 15%.

   • Silky Serum Base is a similar light serum base but cannot bind oils, making it unsuitable as a direct replacement for Silky Serum Base Plus in a formula that includes oil/silicone components.
   • Hyaluronic Acid Gel Base is another type of base, a gel focused on moisture, and is different from the silky serum bases. It is not designed to handle oil in the same way that Silky Serum Base Plus does.
     Finding a direct replacement for Silky Serum Base Plus at a specific percentage is challenging without knowing the exact properties and compatibility of other bases with the entire formula. Silky Serum Base Plus is specifically formulated for serums containing oil/silicone phases like the one you have. If you wish to explore other bases, you should carefully review their product descriptions and recommended usage rates, keeping in mind their ability to handle oil if your final formula includes it.