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Flaxseed oil is rich in Omega 3 and it is a cheaper alternative.

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Would adding sodium chloride to lactic acid @ 1:2 not give you sodium lactate?

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I love that phrase, Belassi, beautiful concept!
I can imagine the twinkle in the eyes if the lady who picks up your antiwrinkle product in the shops and reads: “Up to 50% reduction in your apparent age!” - wallet gets opened - FAST! 

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Thumbs up, Perry!

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@MarkBroussard:

Thanks for the clarification.

If I were George, then I would be using the ingredient at between 1.5 - 1.8%, that way the product would not be classified as a drug, even though the effectiveness may drop, I don’t think it will be consequential to the integrity of the cosmetic aim.

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I love it when a “David” wins in a market dominated by “Goliaths”.

It gives hope to the dream of a small operator.

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I am of the faction that would prefer to state “It may help” instead of “It cures or will” and allow the buyer/user to make her choice. Then, after the buyer uses and finds it does help “cure” (or whatever), she now makes the claim that it did cured and recommends. For me, that is a subtle but better winner than go through all the hassles of the FDA without the money to spend. It may not make the world to queue in front of your outlet, but at least, you are likely to meet your sales target.

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@MarkBroussard

Are you saying that where a more natural source is used, even though it could achieve the same results as the synthetic version, would easily pass as cosmetics instead of being termed as a drug?

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For this, I’m glad I live in Europe; although, the North American market is truly an enviable market.

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@Perry, check the last statement of the first paragraph in your reply again, please.

Nice reference, Perry.

I visited the said website and at the bottom right of page of the product referenced by the FDA, there is a picture of before and after of the results in topical usage of the website’s product. Now, is that product still cosmetics or it has actually transitioned into a pharmaceutical? Perhaps, the matter is still being investigated and the company is still riding their luck, but I doubt it.

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@Iaskedbetter.

Thanks for the suggestion of silica. I tried to scour the Internet for Kobo Silica Microspheres, but I can’t find any UK seller.

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@milliachemist, Thanks.

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Is this being made for general manufacture or there are some patent prohibitions on it?

I saw this http://www.google.nl/patents/US7722901

I once knew about the Gymnema sylvestre, main extract, being used for diabetes.

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@MarkBroussard

On that Camel Urine thread: I stopped laughing about the following or second day when I read on the Dailymail website of people now going crazy with using their urine to wash the faces, and even maddona saying she does on a TV interview. What’s the world turning into?! Is urine not the excretion of toxic substances the body wants to get rid of? But these people are swearing by it, claiming it contains some enzymes. See: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2916607/Is-URINE-secret-flawless-complexion.html

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Perhaps, the % of the glycerin was not enough.

Every time I use glycerin at a very % to wash, I feel the effect; that was just me, but I am sure many would agree.

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@Belassi,

something funny is happening to the edit button, it has moved to the top right of your post; when you mouse over it, it shows up like a gear icon. When you click it, the edit link appears. However, mine - I use Chrome most times - seem to have a layer covering it, which I think is a javascript bug, but it works.

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Well, I am happy that you saw the product as having to components. The first is made by a third party or parties, as the sticker label is even of great important and the second component is made by you. One thing I believe is that the first component - the packaging - helps you sell the customer first. Then when the buyers finally use your formulation, you sell them. This last “sale” will determine whether they will become repeat and loyal buyers.

But as you may realize, there would be no repeat sales without the first sale. The first sale sets you up for the repeat. What am I saying? Don’t cut corners with that first sale, it is the door-opener.

Earlier today, I had a one-on-one discussion with an experienced graphic designer and he agreed with my opinion about packaging.

Secondly, this particular line may not make a huge profit, but should the consumer love it so much, you can be sure she would seek out the rest of the range. So, if you have to “multiply by two, not six,” it would be worth it with future sales in the others in the range. I am sure you would be happy for each customer of yours to be using all of your products. 

I hope this makes sense. 

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I have an abundance of glycerin and dry lavender and was just wondering if I could make extracts off the lavender. Although I am not sure I can use such extracts for sale, but at least I may use it for myself.

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But what about where you have such things as motcha green tea in hot water, won’t that be a green tea infusion?

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@MarkBroussard:
Thanks for the tip. Yes, I have a homogenizer. HA and Ferulic has been an awkward challenge. I try to leave them in the aqua for hours, but I will try the glycerin procedure at once and let you know. Thanks.

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@Kirk. I have both, just never considered the combination. Thanks.

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@Bill_Toge, thanks. While following the trail of Methocel supplier in the UK, I came across Ultratex and due to its simplicity, I am also considering it.

@MarkBroussard, I also tried to check up on Sclerotium Gum, but could not find any UK supplier. Why is the US the land of the best ingredients? I’m jealous!

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@milliachemist, most of these products are usually difficult to source in the UK and when you are able to get one supplier, they want you to buy 20 tonnes.

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Yes, that was one of my aims, to create a sulphate-free formula. Inositol is to serve as a chelating agent, although I am still trying to see if I need to source another ingredient.The Guar gum is currently at 0.5%. What do you think of Gellan Gum?

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Distilled Water (Aqua)

Aloe barbadensis (leaf) extract

Decyl glucoside

Sodium cocoamphoacetate

Coco glucoside

Glycerin

Fragrance

Inositol

Sodium Bicabonate

Quillaja saponiaria

Benzoic Acid

Sorbic Acid

Dehydro Acetic Acid

Benzyl Alcohol

Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil

Plantserve S

Guar Gum

I would love it to have a mildly strong smell while still being viscous.