Skin Whitening Cream Formulation: Mixability and Enhancement

Asked by: lovexx.ko On: February 27, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have a skin whitening cream formulation with the following ingredients:

  • Activated Resorcinol™ 1%
  • Disodium EDTA 0.2%
  • Light Cream Maker™ 1%
  • LipidSoft™ Palm 5%
  • Mild Preserved Eco™ 1%
  • Distilled Water ~91.8%

Is this formula mixable? How can I improve its effectiveness for skin whitening?

Answer

Hello!

Thank you for sharing your cream formulation for skin whitening.

Based on the ingredients you provided and the staff's response:

  1. Your original formula:

    • Activated Resorcinol™ 1% (Key whitening agent)
    • Disodium EDTA 0.2% (Chelating agent)
    • Light Cream Maker™ 1% (Emulsifier/Base)
    • LipidSoft™ Palm 5% (Emollient)
    • Mild Preserved Eco™ 1% (Preservative booster)
    • Distilled Water 86.8% (Base)
    • Note: The percentages add up to 95%. Assuming the remaining 5% is also Distilled Water, making the total water 91.8% and the formula 100%.
  2. Mixability: As the staff confirmed, this formula is mixable. The tip to add the water phase slowly into the oil phase while mixing will help ensure proper emulsification.

  3. Enhancing the formula: The staff's suggestion to add Safe-B3 (Niacinamide) and GlucoBright (N-Acetyl Glucosamine) is excellent.

    • Safe-B3 (Niacinamide) 5%: A multi-functional ingredient that helps brighten skin, improve skin barrier function, reduce redness, and can work synergistically with other whitening agents.
    • GlucoBright (N-Acetyl Glucosamine) 3-4%: Works to inhibit melanin production and can enhance the effect of Niacinamide. It also offers hydration benefits.
    • Adding these ingredients will boost the whitening efficacy of the cream, complementing the action of Activated Resorcinol.
  4. Suggested Revised Formula (incorporating staff recommendations):
    To include Safe-B3 and GlucoBright, you would need to reduce the amount of Distilled Water. A possible revised formula could be (using 4% GlucoBright):

    • Activated Resorcinol™ 1%
    • Disodium EDTA 0.2%
    • Light Cream Maker™ 1%
    • LipidSoft™ Palm 5%
    • Mild Preserved Eco™ 1%
    • Safe-B3 (Niacinamide) 5%
    • GlucoBright (N-Acetyl Glucosamine) 4%
    • Distilled Water (adjust to 100%) 82.8%
    • Total: 100%

This revised formula combines multiple effective whitening ingredients for potentially better results. Remember to follow the mixing instructions carefully, adding the water phase to the oil phase gradually.

I hope this analysis is helpful!