Hello, having a few problems with a formula and would appreciate your help. It’s a Night Cream. Although the original samples were fine, since scaling up something has gone wrong. Now when I try to make small samples again, I am finding the same problem.
Basically the emulsion is reacting with the skin and making it hot and red. I have tried this on a variety of skin types and all are reporting the same problem. I have tried removing some ingredients but have not been able to identify the problem, although I feel the Citric Acid is a factor. The pH is 5.8.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
INGREDIENTS (%):
Water - 64.4
Aloe Vera Powder 0.5
Solagum Tara - 0.3
Coconut Oil - 18
Olyvoyl Emulsifier - 3.8
Shea Butter - 8
Floraesters K100 - 2
Vegelane - 1
Soya Lecithin - 0.5
Microcare SB - 1
Lavender EO - 0.5
Citric Acid to pH 5.8.
Comments
Potassium Sorbate @ 0,20% and Sodium Benzoate @ 0,10%
This in combination with Microcare SB at the max recommended level will be a challenge for those with sensitive skin and may be pushing the limit of what the average population can handle too.
Water
Solagum Tara
Coconut Oil
Olyvoyl Emulsifier
Shea Butter
Floraesters K100
Vegelane
Soya Lecithin
Then I would add these back in 1 at a time getting feedback from the testers after each addition... (1) citric acid, (2) aloe vera, (3) lavender EO, (4) microcare sb.
Personally, I threw out my potassium sorbate because I get a flushing reaction anytime I included it in a preservative blend, even at minute levels.
What did you use instead of Potassium Sorbate?
Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Gaby