[Queen_Benin2468]

MarkBroussard said:

Queen_Benin2468 said:

MarkBroussard said:

@Queen_Benin2468

The idea behind Pineapple Extract is that it may contain some trace bromelain in the extract to provide exfoliation.  In reality it’s just a claim ingredient that won’t really do much, if anything.  Just add 1% to your water phase.  Bromelain itself smells strongly like the sewer. 

Thanks alot, can I squeeze the natural juice and add to the water phase in 1% myself? 

That’s up to you, but I am not a proponent of using unprocessed food stuffs in cosmetic products.  I would advise against it.  Like I said, it is just a claim ingredient for your label, it will have no effect in your product.

Okay sir. That means no need using it, will use water to replace it. Thanks

[Queen_Benin2468]

MarkBroussard said:

@Queen_Benin2468

The idea behind Pineapple Extract is that it may contain some trace bromelain in the extract to provide exfoliation.  In reality it’s just a claim ingredient that won’t really do much, if anything.  Just add 1% to your water phase.  Bromelain itself smells strongly like the sewer. 

Thanks alot, can I squeeze the natural juice and add to the water phase in 1% myself? 

[Queen_Benin2468]

Body cream, not face cream. I’m using the following actives as brightening actives:

Niacinamide
N-acetyl glucosamine
Giga white
Licorice, I’m adding licorice to protect against free radicals. 

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MarkBroussard said:

@Queen_Benin2468

If your product contains 75% certified organic ingredients you can simply state that as a fact and put an asterisk next to each ingredient that is organic.

Thanks.

[Queen_Benin2468]

Okay. Thanks for your comments. When I’m done researching my ingredients, I’m going to upload them up.

[Queen_Benin2468]

Thanks a lot, the cream is brightening cream. I’m using, papaya oil, carrot oil, lanolin, glycerine, limonene, perfume, cocoa butter, herbal water, Emulsifier and Co-emulsifier, methylparaben, sodium metabulsulfite, propylene glycol, C12-15. 

[Queen_Benin2468]

O/W Emulsion. Day cream for body application. 

[Queen_Benin2468]

Okay. Thanks a great deal

[Queen_Benin2468]

I’m sorry for the constant question, I really want to get it right, can I use any of the above alternative you mentioned with Niacinamide?

[Queen_Benin2468]

Wow! Thanks alot

[Queen_Benin2468]

Please, I went to search more on alternative to SAP, as for MAP, some site said pH 6, below 6 will cause discloration. Some said 7-8 to be more stable. Some said 5-6, anything less or higher won’t be stable. Please, I need assistance, which is true?

I would have used L ascorbic acid, but, I’m scared of oxidation. 

[Queen_Benin2468]

Okay. Thanks. Should I use cold or hot water in dissolving it? I’m using 5% of it.

[Queen_Benin2468]

Okay. Thanks alot for your comments. Please, how do I effectively dissolve the Niacinamide to be added at below 70 degree C. 

Also, please, which other ingredient can I use to replace the SAP to have exact pH of around 5?

From the comments above, the only issue now is the SAP. 

[Queen_Benin2468]

Okay. Thanks alot. You just save me from such emotional stress. Lol.