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Alginate Mask Formulation
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out here because I’m looking for help or ideas to solve a technical issue I’m facing while formulating an algae-based jelly mask.
The formula is in powder form, and water is added to create a gel-like texture that sets into a jelly mask on the skin after about 5 to 6 minutes.
Here is the current formula:
- Glucose Monohydrate: 65%
- Sodium Alginate (200 cPs): 13%
- Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate: 13%
- Silica (AEROSIL 200): 7%
- Sodium Pyrophosphate Anhydrous: 2%
The formula is inspired by the patent available here: https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2012095567A1/en
As for the mixing process, I’ve tried several methods:
1. Mixing everything together directly
2. Mixing everything and then sieving
3. Mixing all ingredients with 50% of the silica, then adding the remaining 50% afterward
The issue I’m facing is this:
No matter which mixing method I use or how I adjust the ingredient percentages, I consistently get small white specks (lumps) when mixing the powder with water. These lumps don’t dissolve right away, even with good stirring. They eventually disappear after about 30 minutes, which is an issue because competing jelly masks don’t seem to have this problem.
I’m wondering if this is a problem with the quality or nature of one of the ingredients (maybe the alginate?) or an issue with the mixing or dispersion process.
I’ve already tried sourcing the ingredients from different suppliers, with various characteristics, but the problem remains.
I’m happy to share photos to better illustrate the issue if needed.
If anyone here has experienced something similar or has ideas on what to investigate, I would really appreciate your input 🙏
Thanks in advance!
patents.google.com
WO2012095567A1 - Alginate powder composition, preparation kit, and uses - Google Patents
The present invention relates to powder compositions containing alginate, which are usable in a skin mask, wound dressing, or meal replacement. The invention also relates to a kit for extemporaneously preparing an alginate gel including a powder composition and an … Continue reading
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Maybe give this one a good read, and see what you can add/modify
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