Skin Whitening Cream Formulation: Mixability and Enhancement
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:
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%.
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.
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.
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!
Related Products Mentioned
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)