Tranexamic acid serum: Spot correcting serum
This is an emulsified serum which is light, absorbing and suitable for different skin types.It has a combination of Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid which work synergistically in reducing dark spots and pigmentation. It makes skin glow within few weeks of usage.
About the ingredients:
Tranexamic acid:
Products with TA help fade dark spots, melasma, and sun damage, unveiling a luminous, even-toned complexion.
Tranexamic acid works with many other actives like Niacinamide, HA and Vitamin C.
It can be added in water phase. Make sure the final pH is between 5-7
Can be used between 2-5%
Niacinamide:
Niacinamide is versatile ingredient with multiple benefits from reducing pigmentation to lightening skin.
It works best above pH 5 and works good with other brightning actives.
Very much soluble in water. Usage rate 1-10%
Our other formulations with Niacinamide have been a hit, we have received many positive reviews.
Propanediol 1,3
Is a natural humectant with non-sticky feel. Propanediol 1,3 hydrated skin and keeps it plump. It also helps in penetration of actives into the skin.
Can be used upto10%.
Helps dissolve actives.
For Oil phase,
We have light weight and moisturising oils that are suitable for acne prone skin.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Emogreen L19 are light emollients which help absorb faster.
Hyaluronic acid is another humectant which hydrates skin, keeps the skin soft and supple.
Adding gum to the oil phase helps in thickening and stability.
Lotionpro is a self-emulsifying, acid-stable emulsifier blend which includes glyceryl stearate and polyoxyethylene stearate (PEG-100 stearate). It forms highly stable oil-in-water emulsions with excellent appearance and feel. It is often used with cetearyl alcohol or other fatty alcohols (as thickeners) in formulations. It helps us to make light serums and lotions which are difficult to achive with other Emulsifiers. Add thickeners to increase viscosity.
Cool down phase:
Asespreserve PHEHG(EthylHexylGlycerine and PhenoxyEthanol) is a broad spectrum preservative.
It's used to protect against bacteria, mold, and yeast. It is a paraben and formaldehyde free mild preservative.
Witch Hazel acts as Astringent and toner for the skin. It is soothing for the skin. It goes well with our actives TA and Niacinamide. Green tea extract or cucumber extract can be used in place of it.
If you would like your serum to be fragrant, you can add 0.5% of fragrance oil or essential oil. We have a wide range of fragrance oils which would enhance the feel of your serums and creams. Do check out.
Equipment required:
Serum pump bottles
100ml glass beakers
Steel or Glass Stirring rods and Spatulas
Heating mantle or Double boiler
Weighing scale (that measures up to 0.01g)
Cups to measure ingredients
Gloves
Head cap
Eye goggles/ glasses
Ingredients:
Water Phase:
Distilled water 80.3%
Niacinamide 3%
Oil Phase:
Emogreen L19 1%
Lotionpro 4%
HA 0.2%
Cool down phase:
Witch Hazel Extract 0.5%
How to make?
1. Add water phase ingredients in a beaker and heat it below 40° till the ingredients dissolve.
2. Add oil phase ingredients in another beaker and heat upto 60° till the ingredients melt.
3. Pour oil phase into water phase and blend using stick blender in short intervals.
4. Once the serum comes to room temperature, add preservative and extracts.
5. Check the pH and adjust to 5.5
6. Leave it for 24 hours and then pour in a serum or pump bottle.
Usage instructions:
It can be used everyday in night.
Using sunscreen during day is recommended.
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