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Homemade Cherry Blossom Face Moisturizer

In the spirit of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan I wanted to make a Cherry Blossom Face Moisturizer! :) By the way, I am going to Japan this month so I am really in the Japanese spirit! lol


Let's get started!! Here is my formulation.

water phase

  • 48% distilled water

  • 20% rose water (substitute w/ a different hydrosol, aloe vera liquid, or distilled water)

  • 4% vegetable glycerin

  • 4% 1,3 propanedial

  • 2% rice protein (substitute w/ a different hydrolyzed protein)

  • 2% panthenol

  • .5% allantoin

oil phase

  • 5% camellia seed oil (substitute w/ a different oil)

  • 5% emulsifying wax nf (substitute w/ a different emulsifier)

  • 4% cetyl alcohol (substitute w/ a different emulsifier)

cool down phase

  • 5% cherry blossom extract

  • .5% liquid germall plus (substitute w/ a different broad spectrum water soluble preservative)

Directions;

Begin by weighing out the water phase and the oil phase in two separate beakers. Take note up how much the water phase weighs. Create a double boiler by filling a pan with half an inch of water and placing both beakers in the pan. Cover both beakers with aluminum foil and heat both phases to 158 degrees fahrenheit and hold for 20 minutes. Weigh your water phase again and replace any water that had evaporated. Now it is time to emulsify both phases together. Pour your water phase into the oil phase (never the other way around) then immediately mix with an immersion blender. This part is optional, but I added in a little bit of pink mica powder at this time to make the moisturizer a very light pink. After mixing come back and mix every couple minutes as the formulation cools. Once it has returned to room temperature add in your cool down ingredients. Give your formulation one last good mix and you are done! Now it is time to package your moisturizer!

Benefits of ingredients;

  • rose water - moisturizers skin and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness of irritated skin

  • vegetable glycerin - helps moisturizer the skin

  • 1,3 propanedial - moisturizes the skin and helps alleviate the greasiness some may find that glycerin causes

  • rice protein - increase’s moisture retention creates a more hydrated and elastic surface. is an effective anti-irritant and leaves a smooth, dry feel on the skin.

  • dl panthenol - has an anti-inflammatory effect. has the potential to improve the appearance of the skin, including dryness, roughness, scaling, pruritus and erythema. and its moisturizing properties improve stratum corneum hydration, reducing transepidermal water loss and maintains skin elasticity and softness.

  • allantoin - increases the moisture and smoothness of the skin. promotes cell proliferation, wound healing, and soothes the skin

  • camellia seed oil - commonly used oil in Japan. full of antioxidants, non greasy, and promotes cell growth,

  • emulsifying wax nf - keeps the oils and water emulsified and thickens products

  • cetyl alcohol - keeps the oils and water emulsified and thickens products

  • cherry blossom extract - has antioxidants and anti inflammatory benefits. can reduce inflammation and oxidation damage that leads to aging.

  • liquid germall plus - preserves product and protects it from growing mold, yeast, and bacteria.

Recipe I used (makes 2 ounces)

water phase

  • distilled water - 33.6 grams

  • rose water - 14 grams

  • vegetable glycerin - 2.8 grams

  • 1,3 propanedial - 2.8 grams

  • rice protein - 1.4 grams

  • dl panthenol - 1.4 grams

  • allantoin - .35 grams

oil phase

  • camellia seed oil - 3.5 grams

  • emulsifying wax nf - 3.5 grams

  • cetyl alcohol - 2.8 grams

cool down phase

  • cherry blossom extract - 3.5 grams

  • .5% liquid germall plus - .35 grams




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