2% Salicylic Acid Toner (exclusive)

Formula;

phase A

• 2% salicylic acid

• 10% 1,3 propanedial

• 5% tego solve 61

phase B

• 4% pf buffer solution

• 76.5% distilled water

phase C

• 2% chamomile extract

• .5% liquid germall plus

Directions;

• combine the propanedial and salicylic acid and mix until salicylic acid dissolves then add in the tego solve 61 and mix

• in a separate beaker mix together the distilled water and buffer solution in phase B

• place both phase A & B in a water bath and heat until phase A goes clear

• while mixing add a little bit of phase A into phase B at a time

• once both phase A & B are mixed together let cool to room temperature

• once cooled add in the chamomile extract and liquid germall plus in phase C and mix

• check ph, adjust to 3.5-4.5 if needed. (try to keep around 4.0)

• pour toner into bottle

ph buffer formula

• 90% distilled water

• 10% sodium hydroxide

directions;

• weigh out the distilled water in a glass container

• weigh out the sodium hydroxide in another container

• pour the sodium hydroxide into the water DO NOT DO IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND

• mix

• you will notice it will turn foggy and the water will heat up and maybe even sizzle, this is normal. Let it sit until water runs clear and returns to room temperature

important note; wear protective clothing like long sleeves, goggles, and gloves when working with sodium hydroxide. Also work in a well ventilated room or outside.

Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient

salicylic acid - BHA. Helps treat acne by exfoliating the skin. Stronger than AHA's

1,3 propanedial - humectant that hydrates skin and helps dissolve salicylic acid

tego solve 61 - solubilizer. Helps keep salicylic acid from recrystallizing in formula

ph buffer solution - raises ph

chamomile extract - soothes skin

liquid germall plus - preservative

Substitutions;

substituting ingredients will change the final feel, viscosity, and overall effect of final product. percentages and formulating procedure may need to change with substitutions.

• salicylic acid - no sub

• 1,3 propanedial - glycerin or propylene glycol.

• tego solve 61 - polysuga mulse D9, sunflower solubilizer, polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20

• buffer solution - triethanolamine

• chamomile extract - cucumber extract

• liquid germall plus - euxyl PE 9010, optiphen plus