How to Make Soothing Licorice Face Serum
Do you want to make a light weight face serum which is quick and moisturizing? Check this out.
This serum has some soothing Licorice extract and Cucumber extract, moisturizing Olivem 300 (It is a water soluble lipid), Glycerin (humectant) and Tamarindus Indica (Green alternative to Hyaluronic acid) and Ylang-Ylang Hydrosol. I have also included Xanthan Gum to stabilize the serum. Since this is a water based product, preservative needs to be added. I have used Geogard ECT here.
I have never used Hyaluronic acid before, wanted to try Tamarindus Indica which is a bit less expensive compared to HA. HA can be added in place of Tamarindus Indica.
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Ingredients required:
Ylang-Ylang Hydrosol 90.4% - 18.08g
Licorice Extract 1.5% - 0.3g
Cucumber Extract 1% - 0.2g
Tamarindus Indica 1% - 0.2g
Xanthan Gum 0.1% - 0.02g
Olivem 300 2% - 0.4g
Rose Glycerite 3% - 0.6g
Preservative 1% - 0.2g
Procedure:
1) Xanthan Gum forms lumps when mixed directly. So, it is first hydrated in Glycerin before adding with other ingredients.
2) Add Xanthan Gum and Tamarindus Indica in Rose Glycerite measured. Mix thoroughly to prevent any lumps.
3) Leave it for few minutes to Hydrate. Meanwhile measure other ingredients in a separate beaker or cup.
4) Add hydrated gums to the remaining ingredients, mix it properly and pour in a serum pump container.
How does it feel?- Licorice extract - 0.7 - 1.5%
- Cucumber extract - 0.7 - 1.5%
- Tamarindus Indica - 0.5 -1%
- Xanthan Gum - 0.1 - 2%
- Olivem 300 - 1-10%
- Preservative- Geogard ECT- 0.6 - 1%
- Guar Gum or other gum can be added in place of Xanthan gum.
- Hyarulonic acid is good alternative for Tamarindus Indica.
- PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil or Water soluble Shea can be used in place of Olivem 300.
- Any broad spectrum preservative is a good swap for Geogard ECT.
- Hydrosol can be of your choice.
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You can check my page (Where to Buy Cosmetic Ingredients and Containers in India?) for local supplier details.
Comments
I got these amber glass pump bottles from Aarthi. I have mentioned her contact name and number in my ingredient supplier blog.
Name: Aarthi (Sells in retain and small quantity- Plastic jars and few amber glass containers)
Contact: +91 9663464464
What will be it's shelf life?
Is it good for oily skin or acne prone skin??