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Formulation Assistance Needed For Ethnic Skincare Line
Hello everyone!I’ve been a DIY’er since 2010 and will be starting a line of skin serums that will be used for the gradual brightening of the skin, but primarily to lighten dark marks and areas of hyperpigmentation. I have experimented with my own formula, but after consulting with a distributer, they’ve informed me that I require an emulsifier and preservative in my formulation, and additional ingredients.The ingredient list that I use currently is as follows: Mequinol 100% (liquified and diluted to 20%) Dipropylene Glycol Cetyl Alcohol Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Licorice Root Extract Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate, powder form) Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide, powder form) Aloe Vera (Liquified) Jasmine (Fragrance)I have been successful in treating my hyperpigmentation but need assistance with stabilizing my formula before distributing.I’d love to speak with any experienced chemists here who would be willing to offer their services to assist with this product formulation.Thank you in advance everyone! -
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In my opinion you are using a dangerous ingredient.
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Thank you for your input, Belassi. Although I have not experienced any harmful effects myself, I am currently seeking alternatives.
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That substance is specifically mentioned in relation to darker skin shades. I suggest using one of the more advanced vitamin C derivatives instead.
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Yes, I agree. I am contemplating removing mequinol altogether and simply replacing it with magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Would you consider this to be a strong derivative?
Otherwise, I have looked into ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate as well. -
I’ve used the palmitate (Apprecier) with great results in fading photo-age spots.
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