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    Posted by sophia07 on July 24, 2024 at 6:08 pm

    I was wondering if this would be a suitable formula for a hydrating and firming serum?

    Hyluronic acid 3%

    Kelp extract 2%

    Collagen 5%

    Geogard ECT 1%

    P 9010 1%

    Mica shimmer 0.5%

    Distilled water rest

    This serum would be based on aphrodite, so i was wondering if anyone knew how to find those pearl/beads some serums have to add? Any and all advice is welcomed, I don’t know much about formulation yet

    Graillotion replied 4 months ago 2 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Graillotion

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    July 24, 2024 at 6:17 pm

    I’d probably add a traditional humectant…as HA can be quite drying (I’d also drop the inclusion rate…unless you are referencing adding a 1% solution…at 3%.)

    Why two preservatives? Drop the Geogard…as it won’t be doing anything at your pH anyway. You can consider adding something to touch up the YMF…that 9010 might miss. Add a chelate.

    Collagen is just for claim….so drop the rate about 95%. Still has the same marketability.

    Good Luck.

    • This reply was modified 4 months ago by  Graillotion.
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  • Graillotion

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    July 24, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    I’d probably add a traditional humectant…as HA can be quite drying.

    Why two preservatives? Drop the Geogard…as it won’t be doing anything at your pH anyway. You can consider adding something to touch up the YMF…that 9010 might miss.

    Here is a sample formula:

  • Graillotion

    Member
    July 24, 2024 at 6:24 pm

    Not familiar with the bead company X is using… but first place I’d look for beads….would be Floratech.

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