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How to Make Rose Hyaluronic Jelly Mask

Updated: May 13, 2022


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Formula;

phase A

phase B

Directions;

  • Combine all ingredients in phase A and mix until combined. (Add in mica powder during this phase if desired. The color of product may vary depending on how much mica you use. I only added in a pinch.)

  • Combine all ingredients in phase B in a separate beaker and mix until DL panthenol fully dissolves

  • Once DL panthenol is fully dissolved, pour phase B into phase A and mix to combine.

  • Clumping may occur. This is normal. Let it sit and come back to mix periodically until smooth. This time can vary depending on the batch size you make. I typically let mine sit overnight.

  • Once everything is smooth check the pH. Then pour your product into desired jars.

How to check pH level;

  • Pour a little bit of the jelly face mask into a 20 ml beaker. I usually pour about 5 - 10 grams. Just enough to cover the electrode of your pH meter.

  • Next, dip your pH meter into the 20 ml beaker to take the ph. Pouring a little bit of your product in a separate container ensures that you aren't contaminating your product by putting your pH meter in it.

  • If the pH is between 4.5 - 5.5 you don't have to adjust the pH. If it is below 4.5, follow the following instructions.

How to Raise pH;

My rose hyaluronic jelly mask had a pH of 3.89. Our skin's natural pH is between 4.5 - 5.5, so this is why we need to raise the pH. These directions will show how to make a 10% sodium hydroxide (lye) solution. Bramble berry has great safety guides on how to work with and store lye. Their guide is in regards to making soap, but the same rules apply when working with it to make a pH buffer to raise your products pH level.

  • In one beaker weight out 10 grams of sodium hydroxide

  • In a heat resistant plastic container weight out 90 grams of distilled water

  • Go outside or in a well ventilated room and pour the sodium hydroxide into the distilled water and mix until clear. Let return to room temperature before using.

  • Once the sodium hydroxide solution has returned to room temperature you can add in 5 drops of the sodium hydroxide solution into your finished product and mix. Let sit for about a minute before taking your products pH again.

  • If the pH still hasn't reached 4.5 add in a couple more drops, mix, let sit for a minute and check the ph again.

Exact Recipe I used

makes 200 grams and fills two 2 oz jars

phase A

  • 3 grams hyaluronic acid

  • 20 grams glycerin

  • 3 grams optiphen ND

  • a pinch of pearl pink mica

phase B

  • 122 grams distilled water

  • 40 grams rose water

  • 4 grams green tea extract (water soluble)

  • 4 grams calendula extract (water soluble)

  • 4 grams DL panthenol

pH adjustments;

  • I used 22 drops of the 10% sodium hydroxide solution. Add in at the very end and mix. I recommend checking your product's pH first before adjusting the pH. The pH of your product might be a little different from mine. You may also need less drops of the 10% sodium hydroxide solution.

Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient

glycerin - humectant that hydrates the hair and scalp

HMW hyaluronic acid - thickener/gelling agent and humectant

optiphen ND - preservative

rose water - adds a light floral scent and is soothing to the skin

green tea extract - antioxidant

DL panthenol - AKA vitamin b5, is a humectant that hydrates the skin


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.




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