Using Centella Asiatica Madecassoside Extract in Gel and Toner Formulas: Solubility and Texture
Asked by: antnito
On: August 17, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I want to use Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside (ID 294) in my formulations.
- Can I use this oil-soluble extract in a gel formula using Pro Polymer (ID 234)? What will the resulting texture be like (e.g., clear gel or something else)?
- How can I incorporate this oil-soluble extract into a water-based formula like a toner? What is the recommended method and ratio (e.g., using Flora Solve™ Clear (ID 334) to create a micro-emulsion, such as 1% extract with 5% Flora Solve™ Clear)?
Answer
Based on the conversation about Centella Asiatica extract:
- Availability: Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside (Product ID 294) was out of stock but expected to arrive early next month (according to the staff's reply date).
- Product Type: The new stock is the Madecassoside type, which is oil-soluble.
- Company Policy: The company is discontinuing water-soluble natural extracts in favor of oil-soluble ones due to their higher efficacy (better active ingredient concentration and skin absorption).
- Usage in Water-Based Formulas (Toner): The oil-soluble Centella Asiatica extract (ID 294) can be incorporated into water-based formulas like toners by using Flora Solve™ Clear (Product ID 334) to create a micro-emulsion (e.g., 1% extract with 5% Flora Solve™ Clear).
- Usage in Gel Formulas: It can be used with Pro Polymer (Product ID 234) to create a gel, but the resulting texture will be a white cream-gel, not a clear gel.
- Making 100% Natural Toner: A 100% natural toner can be made using water or Witch Hazel (Product ID 162) as a base and NaturePreserve™ (Product ID 520) as a preservative.
