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  • heathergrace

    Member
    February 22, 2021 at 7:32 pm in reply to: The peeling effect of niacinamide

    Hello All,

    I am having a similar issue with my cream pilling once other things like makeup (foundation) is applied. My formula consists of the following: 

    Distilled Water  40%
    Rose Hydrosol  20%
    Veg Glycerin     5%
    Caffeine           0.50%
    Niacinamide     2%
    D-Panthenol    1%
    MSM                2%    
    Xanthan Gum  0.30%
    Sweet Almond Oil 6.75%
    Naturemulse    6%
    Stearic Acid     2%
    Lauryl Laurate 3%
    Rosehip Seed Oil 5%
    Carrot Oil        5%
    Vitamin E        0.1%
    Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate 0.5%
    L-Arginine 0.05% (If needed to adjust PH)
    Phenylpropanol EHG 0.8%

    I read a comment above that the niacinamide should be added at 70c. Could the issue be that I have been adding it before heating? Any advice is much appreciated. 

  • heathergrace

    Member
    June 10, 2017 at 11:07 pm in reply to: Liquid Germall Plus & Optiphen Plus

    I’m not on Etsy, I started an LLC and have a set of tried and true products. I am currently educating myself further and am working towards developing a few more products to add to my line :-)

  • heathergrace

    Member
    June 10, 2017 at 11:04 pm in reply to: Emulsifiers for Eye Cream Formulation

    Thank you all!

  • heathergrace

    Member
    June 10, 2017 at 3:52 am in reply to: Emulsifiers for Eye Cream Formulation

    Thank you! I appreciate your response. I use E-wax along with Stearic Acid in my lotion formula and it works great. My thoughts were, that combo would be too heavy for a formula that goes under the eye area.

  • heathergrace

    Member
    June 10, 2017 at 3:26 am in reply to: Liquid Germall Plus & Optiphen Plus

    Thank you, as I mentioned in a previous comment, I really am just curious as to what others think about the two preservatives. I have done a lot of studying, and have developed a whole line of face and body products, and my company is doing well :-) I know about percentages, and the fact that Vitamin E is not a preservative. Again, just curious as to what others think about those two in particular. 

  • heathergrace

    Member
    June 10, 2017 at 1:21 am in reply to: Liquid Germall Plus & Optiphen Plus

    Hello Microformulation,

    Thank you for your comment!! I completely understand the complexity of the topic, it’s a constant learning process. I suppose the purpose of my post is to see what others think about those two preservatives in particular.  I am interested in learning more about the Hurdle Process and will do so. I’d like to contact your company to learn more about your services. Is there anyone in particular I should contact? Cheers, Heather