Nadeem
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It was actually DIYed by a chemist friend for me. I don’t know how he achieved the Salicyclic acid solubility in water.
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Thank you very much.
Your response is very helpful.
Concerning the Salicylic acid 1%, I am thinking of using Glycolic acid 2% instead for some level of exfoliation suitable for daily use. Would that be okay? I know in large amounts, glycolic acid is very irritating.
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It’s noted.
And can I add extracts like licorice and centella asiatica as your formulation is now?
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That’s very interesting.
Aren’t a skin penetration enhancer (like Propylene Glycol), a pH adjuster (like lactic acid or TEA) and an antioxidant (like tocopherol) needed though?
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pH is 5.1
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Indeed, I am doubting he is a newbie in cosmetic formulations, hence why I turned to this forum.
I have asked him about the pH.
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Yes, I believe in a minimalist approach to formulation as well.
For the aforementioned concerns (targeting melasma in the outer layers of the skin, post-acne hyperpigmentation and dark spots), how would you formulate the above formulation using a minimalist approach?