Usage Percentage for Brightening & Anti-Acne Cream Ingredients
Question
I am formulating a face cream targeting brightening, pore tightening, and anti-acne effects. I would like to know the recommended usage percentages for the following ingredients:
- Nano White
- Allantoin
- Vitamin B5
- Witch Hazel Extract
Based on their properties and effectiveness for these specific concerns, what percentage should each ingredient be used at in the cream formulation?
Answer
Regarding your question about the percentage of each ingredient for a brightening and anti-acne face cream:
Based on the information provided:
- Nano White: The recommended usage rate is 2-5%. For optimal whitening results, 5% is suggested. Remember to add it in the final step when the temperature is below 40°C and the pH is between 4-7.
- Allantoin: Its properties (soothing, moisturizing, mild exfoliation) are mentioned, but the provided text does not specify an optimal usage percentage.
- Vitamin B5: Its benefit in reducing oil production and helping with acne is noted. An example formula provided in the conversation used 5% Vitamin B5. This could be a potential starting point for your cream.
- Witch Hazel Extract: This ingredient has a wide recommended usage range of 10-100%. The text explains that higher percentages (like the 93% used in an example toner/base formula) are effective for pore tightening and can be used as a base, replacing water in a formula. The percentage you use in your cream will depend on whether it's a primary ingredient for pore/oil control or a supporting one.
Summary for a Cream:
To create a cream targeting brightening and anti-acne, you could consider incorporating:
- Nano White at 5% for brightening.
- Vitamin B5 at around 5% for oil control/acne support.
- Witch Hazel Extract at a percentage suitable for your cream base, potentially using it as a significant part of the water phase if strong pore tightening is desired (referencing the 10-100% range and the example of 93% as a base).
- Allantoin at an appropriate percentage (you would need to consult other sources or typical usage rates as it's not specified here) for soothing benefits.
Keep in mind that formulating a stable and effective cream requires balancing all ingredients, considering the cream base, and ensuring compatibility. The percentages above are based on the information you provided and general guidelines, not a complete, tested formula.