Waterless Vitamin C Brightening Balm
This cold processable, water free balm is a stable suspension of 25% Vitamin C.
Advantages
THIXCIN® R PC allows cold process oil thickening in this system and gives a melting sensation to the formula.
BENTONE GEL® LC V provides a light touch along with easy application and helps to suspend the active.
Details
Formula ID: F-2064-02
Market: Skin Care
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Procedure
- Combine Phase A and homogenize until uniform
- Add Phase B to A using a Silverson homogenizer. Homogenize for 10-15 Minutes. Keep temperature below 20°C using a cooling unit.
- Add Phase C and homogenize briefly until Ascorbic Acid is fully dispersed. (Final viscosity will develop over time, but it can be poured into containers while still in liquid form)
Phase A
| Ingredient | Supplier | %w/w |
|---|---|---|
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Palmester 3595) | KLK Oleo | 55.00 |
| C9-12 Alkane (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Triethyl Citrate (BENTONE GEL® LC V) | Elementis | 10.00 |
| Squalane | 5.00 |
Phase B
| Ingredient | Supplier | %w/w |
|---|---|---|
| Trihydroxystearin (THIXCIN® R PC) | Elementis | 5.00 |
Phase C
| Ingredient | Supplier | %w/w |
|---|---|---|
| L-Ascorbic Acid (Ascorbic Acid Ultra Fine Powder) | Nordmann | 25.00 |