Protecting & Moisturizing Facial Serum

Lotioncrafter Serum SE is a proprietary blend of self emulsifying silicone fluids designed to make the creation of water-in-silicone emulsions (or serums) simple. Along with Lotioncrafter Serum SE, serums are created and stabilized using a sodium chloride/sodium citrate buffer. This reduces interfacial tension and improves stability, as does the addition of glycerin and/or glycols (dipropylene, propylene, or butylene glycol).  These also contribute to increased preservative efficiency. This is a cold process emulsion, therefore if you have concerns about the quality of your water or the hydrolyzed oats, heat and hold at 180˚F for 20 minutes and cool it to room temperature before proceeding. High shear (stick blender) mixing is not required. Mixing it with a stand mixer at moderate to high speed is preferred.

In this formulation, N-Acetyl Glucosamine is added to increase skin’s hydration, improve the appearance of skin tone and texture, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Niacinamide and dl-Panthenol further help to improve the appearance of skin tone and texture.

Allantoin and Hydrolyzed Oats are added for their soothing properties, as well as the oats’ film forming and moisturizing properties. This formula produces a light greaseless serum with a velvety smooth finish on the skin.

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 Protecting and Moisturizing Facial Serum

 

Formula

 

Percent

Grams

Ounces

Ingredient

Phase A

37.00%

111.00

3.700

Lotioncrafter Serum SE

 

10.00%

30.00

1.000

Propylene Glycol

 

 

Phase B

41.25%

123.75

4.125

Distilled water

4.00%

12.00

0.400

N-Acetyl Glucosamine

 

2.00%

6.00

0.200

Niacinamide

 

2.00%

6.00

0.200

Hydrolyzed Oats

 

2.00%

6.00

0.200

dl-Panthenol

 

0.50%

1.50

0.050

Liquid Germall Plus

 

0.50%

1.50

0.050

Allantoin

 

0.25%

0.75

0.025

Sodium Citrate

 

0.50%

1.50

0.050

Sodium chloride (non-iodized)

  1. Combine Phase A ingredients in mixing vessel and set aside.
  2. Combine all Phase B ingredients and stir to dissolve.
  3. Using a stand or hand mixer on moderate to high speed, begin to add Phase B ingredients to the Phase A mixing vessel in a very slow stream (slow addition is critical). Once all of the water is incorporated, continue mixing 10 to 15 minutes until the emulsion is smooth and uniform. The final lengthy mixing will ensure a smaller, uniform droplet size of the discontinuous water phase, ensuring long term stability.
  4. Add fragrance, if desired.

Makes 300 grams (10 ounces)

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The information given and the recommendations made herein are based o our research and are believed to be accurate but no guarantee of their accuracy is made and we assume no liability regarding this formula or information contained herein.  In every case we urge and recommend that our customers make their own tests to determine to their own satisfaction whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes under their own operating conditions.  Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute a permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered by any patent, without the authority from the owner of this patent.
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