Under Eye Gel w/ Caffeine & Cucumber
- taralee
- Apr 19, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: May 13, 2022
All ingredients in this formula are naturally derived or Ecocert approved.
Formula;
phase A
1.5% HMW hyaluronic acid
0.5% ULMW hyaluronic acid
10% glycerin
1.2% euxyl k 903
phase B
80.3% distilled water
2% regu-age PF
Directions;
combine all ingredients in phase A and mix until combined. (Add in mica powder during this phase if desired. I only add in a pinch for small batches since it doesn't show up on my scale. If you are making large batches, keep track of how much you are adding.)
combine all ingredients in phase B in a separate beaker
pour phase B into phase A and mix to combine
clumping may occur. This is normal. Let 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.
check and adjust ph between 5 - 5.5
the natural ph of this eye gel was 4.28. Our skins natural ph is between 4.5 - 5.5 So we typically want a ph somewhere in between there, but you also need to take into consideration what ph your ingredients are active in. The regu-age PF needs to be in a ph between 5-8 so that means we need a ph between 5 - 5.5. Watch the video here to learn how to raise the ph of your products.
Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient
glycerin - humectant that hydrates the skin
HMW hyaluronic acid - thickener/gelling agent and humectant
ULMW hyaluronic acid - penetrates into the skin deeper. so you get more benefits out of this HA vs the HMW HA. HA helps hydrate and plump the skin.
euxyl k 903 - ecocert approved preservative
cucumber extract - anti-inflammatory, reduces puffiness
regu-age PF - is a blend of soybean protein, rice protein and Superoxide Dismutase. helps reduce dark circle, eye bags, puffiness, protects collagen, reduces inflammation and prevents UV damage
caffeine liposome - stimulates blood circulation to reduce puffiness
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.
glycerin - propanedial, propylene glycol or other humectant
ULMW hyaluronic acid - no sub, but you can leave out
HMW hyaluronic acid - can use xanthan gum soft, but won't get the humectant benefits that HA offers.
euxyl k 903 - any water soluble preservative; e.g. liquid germall plus, optiphen plus, euxyl PE 9010, geogard ECT, Tristate Eco, etc. (follow suggested usage rate)
cucumber extract - chamomile or licorice extract would be the best alternatives or you can use another extract of choice.
regu-age PF - no sub
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