Serum Formulation: Vitamin C incompatibility with Safe-B3 and stability in water
Question
I am trying to formulate a serum and was informed that Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) cannot be combined with Safe-B3 and is not stable in water-based formulas. I need guidance on formulating a stable serum. The staff recommended a formula and mixing instructions. Could you please confirm this formula and procedure?
Recommended Serum Formula:
- Silky Serum Base: 15%
- Safe-B3: 5%
- GlucoBright: 4%
- Lift-Now: 2%
- Preservative (e.g., Mild Preserved Eco): 1%
- Distilled Water: Remaining portion
Mixing Instructions:
- Combine Silky Serum Base, Safe-B3, GlucoBright, Lift-Now, Preservative, and Distilled Water.
- Gradually add the combined mixture into the Silky Serum Base, stirring continuously.
- Continue until all the combined mixture is added.
Answer
Serum Formulation Instructions
Based on your order and the staff's reply, you can make a serum with the ingredients you received, except for the Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid). The staff advised that Vitamin C is not compatible with Safe-B3 and is not stable in a water-based formula, so it should be excluded.
The staff provided a recommended formula and mixing instructions. Here is the formula with the quantities needed to make a 100g batch of serum:
Recommended Serum Formula (100g batch):
- Silky Serum Base: 15% (15 grams)
- Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 5% (5 grams)
- GlucoBright™ (N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine): 4% (4 grams)
- Lift-Now™: 2% (2 grams)
- Mild Preserved Eco (Preservative): 1% (1 gram) - Note: This was not listed in your order.
- Distilled Water: 73% (73 grams) - Note: This was not listed in your order.
Mixing Instructions:
- Combine Silky Serum Base, Safe-B3, GlucoBright, Lift-Now, Mild Preserved Eco, and Distilled Water.
- Gradually add the combined mixture into the Silky Serum Base, stirring continuously to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- The mixture will thicken as you continue to add the water portion. Continue until all of the combined mixture has been added to the Silky Serum Base.
Please note that the recommended formula includes a preservative (Mild Preserved Eco) and distilled water, which were not listed in the items you ordered. You will need these to complete the formula as recommended by the staff.
Related Products Mentioned
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine)
Lift-Now™
Silky Serum Base (Face/Eye)
Purified Water, TDS Limit 1PPM)