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Moisture Repair Orange Serum

Updated: May 13, 2022

Formula;

preservative phase

  • 4% 1,3 propanedial

  • 1% euxyl pe 9010

water & oil phase

  • 69% distilled water

  • 10% blood orange hydrosol

  • 2% cellynkage

  • 2% citrustem

  • 5% coco caprylate

  • 5% camellia seed oil

gelling phase

  • 1% hyaluronic acid ULMW

  • 1% sepimax zen

Directions;

  • begin by mixing together the ingredients in the preservative phase

  • next, add in the distilled water and mix it in with the preservative phase

  • then add the rest of the ingredients from the water & oil phase.

  • mix everything together

  • finish by adding in the hyaluronic acid and sepimax zen. Let these two ingredients sit on top of your formulation for 8 hours.

  • after 8 hours you will notice your formulation may seem thin, mix everything up and you will immediately notice it thickens.

  • pour into a dropper or pump bottle and add on a label.


Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient

1,3 propanedial - is a natural, green, propylene glycol alternative derived from corn sugar, used as a humectant, hair and skin conditioner, preservative booster, and solvent with a light, non-sticky, slightly dry skin feel. Used in this formula for its humectant properties and used as a solvent to solubilize our preservative into the formulation.

euxyl pe 9010 - broad spectrum preservative

distilled water - water is NOT a filler! water is necessary to replenish our skins moisture.

blood orange hydrosol - adds a lovely citrus fragrance to our serum

cellynkage - (key ingredient in this formula) repairs the skin to help hold and lock in moisture. for more in depth detail about this ingredient read my blog on this ingredient.

citrustem - made from orange stem cells and works by organizing the inner structure of the skin for a younger appearance with a softer and more velvety complexion

coco caprylate - acts as an emollient and leaves a light, non-oily smooth and velvet skin sensation. It is very popular as a natural alternative to light silicones and mineral oils. It has a similar skin sensation like Cyclomethicone or light Dimethicone types.

camellia oil - protects the skin against the abuse of external environmental elements, reduces the appearance of mature skin, and gives a nourished look to your complexion. It is easily absorbed by the skin, leaving it silky smooth without the greasy feeling

hyaluronic acid ULMW - helps plump, hydrate, and make skin more youthful and healthy. since this HA has a lower molecular weight it penetrates into the skin better showing more results.

sepimax zen - is used to emulsify oil and water together and is used for it's gelling effects to make the serum feel like a serum

Substitution;

  • 1,3 propanedial for glycerin or another propylene glycol

  • euxyl pe 9010 for liquid germall plus, optiphen plus, optiphen, or leucidal sf complete

  • distilled water for hydrosols or aloe vera liquid

  • blood orange hydrosol for Neroli Hydrosol, also known as Orange Blossom Hydrosol. Or you could use another citrus hydrosol like lemon or lime

  • cellynkage for 72h Moisture

  • citrustem no substitutions, but you can leave it out if you don't have it or replace it with another anti aging ingredient you like or even an extract you like

  • coco caprylate for natrasil, neossance hemisqualane, any other natural silicone alternative, or you can use a silicone you like such as dimethicone. or you can leave out and use water here instead.

  • camellia oil for another light oil of choice or you can leave out and use water here instead

  • hyaluronic acid ULMW no substitutions

  • sepimax zen no substitutions. If you decide to not use oil in this product you could substitute the sepimax zen with hyaluronic acid HMW to create a gel. You could also use xanthan gum soft or siligel. Siligel may help emulsify oils a bit, but I wouldn't use to much oil just in case.




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