Elixir Overnight Face Mask is a customization of The Ultimate Overnight Face Mask SUSTAIN-A-BEAUTY formulation.  For tired and sensitive skin, ​this formulation features InolixirTM, a superfood ingredient obtained from the chaga mushroom. With its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it fortifies the skin’s natural protection system by strengthening barrier function and helps skin return to a healthier condition with visible results on fine lines, dark-circles and redness.

 

How to Use: Apply a generous layer onto damp, cleansed skin before bed. Leave on overnight. Use nightly as the final step of your skincare ritual.

 

Formulation:

PHASE ITEM TRADE NAME INCI NOMENCLATURE Wt, % SUPPLIER
A 1 Distilled Water Water QS  
2   Starch Acetate (and) Hydroxyethylcellulose (and) Xanthan Gum 3.00 Roquette (Ross)
3 Glycerin Glycerin 2.00  
B 4   Sucrose Polystearate (and) Cetyl Palmitate 2.00 BASF (Ross)
5 Cutina® HVG Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides 2.00 BASF (Ross)
6 Cetiol® C 5 Coco-Caprylate 5.00 BASF (Ross)
C 7 Cetiol® Ultimate Undecane (and) Tridecane 3.00 BASF (Ross)
D 8 euxyl® K 712 Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate 1.50 schülke

 (Ross)
9 InolixirTM Glycerin (and) Water (and) Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract 0.50 BASF (Ross)
10 Silken Up Fragrance 0.40 Sozio
11 Citric Acid, 50% Solution Citric Acid and Water QS  

 

Procedure:

 

  1. Add water to main vessel and begin stirring to create vortex. Start heating the batch to 75-80º
  2. Premix Items 2-3 and add to the batch. Mix until uniform.
  3. In a separate vessel, premix Phase B and heat to 75-80º
  4. Increase mixing of Phase A and slowly add Phase B into A. Homogenize until uniform.
  5. Cool down to 60º Add Phase C and mix until uniform.
  6. Cool down to 40º Add Phase D and mix until uniform.
  7. Adjust the pH with citric acid as necessary to pH 5-6.

                       

Results:

 

Appearance: Off-white to white viscous cream

pH: 5.0-6.0

Viscosity (LVT-E @ 1.5 rpm): 150,000 – 250,000 cPs