This simple-to-make Hyaluronic Acid serum is perfect for beginners and seasoned formulators alike. If you’re new to creating a High Molecular Weight (HMW) Hyaluronic Acid solution, be sure to check out our YouTube tutorial for a step-by-step guide.
This formulation combines two powerful humectants for enhanced hydration, two aromatic hydrosols for a naturally light fragrance, and green tea extract to add an appealing marketing edge.
Happy Formulating!
Link For HMW YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/EKtv4ZejGIA?si=iqC0Kes0UP_UZfIF
Phase | % w/w | Trade Name/ INCI Name | Supplier | CAS Number |
A | 70.1% | Distilled Water | ||
A | 4% | Lavender Hydrosol | Voyageur Soap + Candle | |
A | 3% | Jasmine Hydrosol | Voyageur Soap + Candle | |
A | 10% | HMW Hyaluronic Acid Solution (refer to YouTube video if you are not sure how to make this) | HMW Powder was purchased at New Directions Aromatic. | |
A | 2% | Panthenol Liquid | Voyageur Soap + Candle | |
A | 1% | Geogard ECT | Windy Point Soap | |
A | 1% | Green Tea Liquid WATER Soluble Extract | Windy Point Soap or Formulator Sample Shop | |
B | 4% | Propylene Glycol | Soap + More | |
B | 4% | Propanediol 1,3 | Windy Point Soap | |
B | 0.9% | Solagum AX | Windy Point Soap | |
q.s | pH Buffer | pH Adjuster | N/A | |
100% | Total |
METHOD |
1.Weigh PHASE A in a plastic beaker. Stir well. |
2. Weigh PHASE B in a weigh boat or small plastic beaker. Whisk to create a slurry. Once the Solagum AX is completely hydrated and the slurry is smooth without any powder clumps you can proceed to the next step. |
3. Pour PHASE B into PHASE A and stir well. The product will reach its full viscosity over a 24-hour period. |
4. Check and adjust pH. If you are using pH strips, they measure in whole numbers. You will not be able to get an exact pH of 5.4-5.6. You can settle at 5 on the strips. The formulation might not need adjustment if using strips. Depending on where you source your materials. |
5. Package in a serum bottle with either a dropper cap or an airless pump cap |
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Final pH required: 5.4-5.6 |
NOTE:
I strongly advise against purchasing ingredients on Amazon, unless it’s from Making Cosmetics or TKB Trading storefront.
I have included my suppliers for you to cross-check INCI + CAS# to source the materials globally. Please remember emulsifiers with the same INCI but different CAS# can result in a different viscosity of your final product.
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