Serum Formulation with Specific Active Ingredients and Alternatives

Here is a breakdown of the ingredients and their likely functions in the formula:

• Water: The primary solvent or base for the formula.
• glycerin: A humectant, helping to draw moisture into the skin.
• sodium chloride + sodium phosphate: Likely function as a buffer system to maintain pH or adjust tonicity.
• Saccharomyces lysate extract: An active ingredient, likely providing skin conditioning or revitalizing benefits.
• Hydroxyethyl Cellulose: A thickener and gelling agent used to create the texture of the product.
• Gluconolactone: A Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) with exfoliating, humectant, and antioxidant properties. Identified as an active ingredient.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: The salt form of Hyaluronic Acid, a powerful humectant that helps hydrate the skin. Identified as an active ingredient.
• Xanthan Gum: Another thickener and gelling agent, often used in combination with other thickeners.
• sodium benzoate: A preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
• Sodium Hydroxide: A pH adjuster, typically used to increase the pH of a formulation.
• Panthenol: Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, it acts as a humectant, soothes the skin, and has skin-conditioning properties. Identified as an active ingredient.
• Sodium PCA: A humectant and part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), helping to keep skin hydrated. Identified as an active ingredient.
• Allantoin: Known for its soothing, skin-conditioning, and skin-protectant properties. Identified as an active ingredient.
• Superoxide Dismutase: An antioxidant enzyme.
• Ipomoea Batatas Extract: Sweet potato extract, likely included for its potential antioxidant or skin-conditioning benefits.

Based on the staff's response, the active ingredients are listed in likely order of concentration (highest to lowest):

1. Saccharomyces lysate extract
2. Gluconolactone
3. Sodium Hyaluronate
4. Panthenol
5. Sodium PCA
6. Allantoin
7. Superoxide Dismutase
8. Ipomoea Batatas Extract

Suggested Alternative Ingredients:

• For Saccharomyces lysate extract, the staff suggested using Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract (Product ID 221).
• For the thickeners Hydroxyethyl Cellulose and Xanthan Gum, the staff suggested using Pro Polymer (Product ID 234) at 1-1.5%.

Unavailable Ingredients:

According to the staff, Superoxide Dismutase and Ipomoea Batatas Extract are not available from their company.

Regarding Percentages in a 100g Formula:

The staff response did not provide the specific percentages for each ingredient in the original formula or for a 100g batch. They advised checking the individual product pages on their website for the appropriate usage rate for each ingredient. To create a 100g formula, you would need to determine the desired percentage for each ingredient based on its recommended usage rate and the overall formula goals, ensuring the total adds up to 100%.