Solvents and Penetration Enhancers in Cosmetic Formula
Asked by: jn_andy
On: July 14, 2019
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Based on the following formula, is it necessary to add solvents and/or penetration enhancers?
water 85%
B3 3%
B5 1%
Sweet Almond Oil 8%
Easy Cream Maker 2%
Microcare 1%
Answer
Based on the formula provided:
- Water is the primary solvent for the water-soluble ingredients like B3 (Niacinamide) and B5.
- The formula is an emulsion containing an oil phase (Sweet Almond Oil) and a water phase, stabilized by an emulsifier (Easy Cream Maker).
- Additional solvents are not strictly necessary for the listed ingredients to be incorporated into this type of formula.
- Penetration enhancers are not essential for the formula to function, although they could potentially be added to improve the skin absorption of active ingredients like B3 and B5 if desired.
Therefore, the formula as written does not necessarily require additional solvents or penetration enhancers to be functional.
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