FORMULATE A BAKUCHIOL GEL LOTION
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ABOUT THE BAKUCHIOL GEL LOTION FORMULA
Today, I will be showing you this lovely, light bakuchiol gel lotion formula. It is similar to a gel cream ( or cream gel) but not too thick, so it is perfect for an airless dispenser. Gel lotions and creams are typically lighter than other lotion formulas. It is not just about the lipid content but also about the choice of lipids.
The hero ingredient here is bakuchiol, but you cannot ignore the astaxanthin’s (a fantastic antioxidant) stunning orange-peach colour.
INGREDIENTS
Bakuchiol is an isolate from the Babchi/ Bakuchi seed. Please do not confuse it with the oil, though. According to a study from 2018, there is no mentionable difference between bakuchiol and retinol in terms of their effect on hyperpigmentation and their anti-ageing properties. Moreover, it’s actually said to be more well-tolerated than retinol, making it an excellent choice for sensitive skin. Use bakuchiol in products designed to fight wrinkles, photodamaged skin, and pigmentation. Use up to 1% bakuchiol in formulations. It’s an oil-soluble ingredient, but if you add it to emulsions, do not heat it. It should be added in the cool-down phase. The pH of such products should be under 6.5.
The gel lotion is created using Siligel by Lucas Meyer. I chose this because it is a cold-process thickener that is more economical and easier to use. If you cannot get hold of Siligel, you can also try working with Ecogel, but you will then need to change the process slightly since that requires heat. Siligel can handle up to 10% oils, and that is perfect for a gel lotion which should be light and fast-absorbing.
I hope you will like this formula, and please let me know in the group if you make it.
POSSIBLE SOURCES
This is where I purchased my ingredients:
Bakuchiol – INCI: Bakuchiol
Siligel – sample – INCI: Xanthan Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Pullulan
US: Lotioncrafter
Astaxanthin 5%- INCI: Astaxanthin
Aquaxyl: INCI: Xylitylglucoside (and) Anhydroxylitol (and) Xylitol
HOW TO USE
Apply on cleansed skin and massage it into the skin.
THE BAKUCHIOL GEL LOTION FORMULA
| Phases | Ingredient | Function | %w/w |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Distilled water | Solvent | to 100 |
| A | Rose hydrosol | Solvent | 30.0 |
| A | Green tea extract ( glycerite) | Added extra, humectant | 1.0 |
| A | Aquaxyl | Moisturising | 1.5 |
| A | Niacinamide | Vitamin | 1.0 |
| B | Zemea Propanediol | Humectant | 4.0 |
| B | Siligel | Emulsifier | 2.0 |
| C | Olive squalane | Emollient, skin-softening | 4.0 |
| C | Prickly pear oil | Emollient, skin-softening | 4.0 |
| C | Bakuchiol | Added extra, anti-oxidant, anti-ageing | 1 |
| C | Tocopherol (70%) | Antioxidant | 0.70 |
| C | Astaxanthin 5% | Added extra, anti-oxidant, anti-ageing | 0.05 |
| D | Geogard 221 | Preservative | 1 |
| E | pH adjuster | pH adjuster | qs |
Method:
Weigh Phase A and stir well.
Create a slurry using Phase B ingredients. Add the Phase A and homogenise.
Add Phase C to A/B and homogenise.
Add Phase D and stir well.
Check and adjust pH to be 5.0-5.5.
* You must use a homogeniser or stick blender for this formula to ensure stability.
*You can use other lipids, but try to use lighter ones to suit the lightness of a gel lotion formula.
