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Kojic Acid & Turmeric Brightening Milky Toner (exclusive)

Updated: May 13, 2022


Formula;

phase A

phase B

phase C

Directions;

  • heat distilled water in phase A to around 100°f. Don't let the water go above 104°f.

  • Add in the kojic acid and mix until dissolved.

  • while the kojic acid dissolves combine phase B in a separate beaker and mix.

  • once the kojic acid in phase A is fully dissolved you can add in the ingredients in phase C and mix.

  • now pour phase B into phase A/C. Add a little bit of phase B into phase A/C at a time and mix in between. If you make a batch larger than 100 grams you may need to use an immersion blend or an over head mixer to get phase C to mix in fully.

  • check and balance ph between 4.5-5.5 (Kojic acid is active in ph levels between 4-9)

Natural PH of product - around 4.54 (no ph adjusting needed)


Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient

kojic acid - Promotes skin lightening and helps establishing an even skin tone on all skin types. Minimizes liver spots. Kojic acid has a tendency to oxidize over time which is why I added in vitamin E in this formula. So it is recommended to use vitamin E tocopherol or BHT to reduce oxidation.

vitamin E - antioxidant. Kojic acid has a tendency to oxidize so adding in vitamin E helps reduce oxidation.

poly suga mulse D9 - solubilizes the vitmain E into the formula. Water and oil don't mix. Since vitamin E is oil soluble you need some kind of solubilizer to get the vitamin E to mix into the formula.

witch hazel - helps tone the skin. is astringent and soothing. has tightening effects and balancing properties.

glycerin - humectant that hydrates the skin

turmeric extract - may help keep skin soft and smooth, make skin glow, produce a fairer complexion & remove blemishes such as reduce pigmentation.

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.

  • kojic acid - no sub

  • vitamin E - BHT (I've never used this before and I'm not sure where to purchase it, but it is an antioxidant that helps reduce oxidation)

  • poly suga mulse D9- sunflower solubilizer, tego solve 61, polysorbate 20

  • witch hazel - can leave out or use witch hazel extract

  • glycerin - propanedial, propylene glycol or other humectant

  • turmeric extract - any other extract of choice

  • liquid germall plus - any other water soluble preservative like optiphen plus or euxyl PE 9010





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