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Glass Skin Essence – Hydrating Serum for Smooth, Radiant and Balanced-Looking Skin
A lightweight multi-layer hydrating essence with ectoin, niacinamide, vitamin C, three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and ceramides
The glass-skin approach focuses on well-hydrated, smooth and healthy-looking skin.
This essence combines several humectants and active ingredients in a lightweight water-based texture.
Ingredients for 100 g
Phase A
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51.5 g organic Damask rose hydrosol – approximately 51.5%
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30 g aloe vera juice – 30%
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2 g organic vegetable glycerin – 2%
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3 g 1,3-propanediol – 3%
Phase B
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2 g niacinamide – 2%
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2 g ectoin – 2%
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2 g Sodium PCA 50% – 2%
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1.5 g Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate – 1.5%
Phase C
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0.12 g HMW hyaluronic acid – 0.12%
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0.08 g LMW2 hyaluronic acid – 0.08%
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0.05 g SLMW hyaluronic acid – 0.05%
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5 g CLR PE-F Ceramide Complex – 5%
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0.75 g Cosgard – 0.75%
Total: 100 g / 100%
Target pH: 6.0–6.3
Method
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Thoroughly clean and disinfect all equipment and packaging.
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Combine the rose hydrosol, aloe vera juice, glycerin and 1,3-propanediol.
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Add niacinamide, Sodium PCA, ectoin and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate one at a time, mixing until fully dissolved after each addition.
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Pre-disperse the three hyaluronic acids in part of the glycerin or 1,3-propanediol.
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Slowly add them to the water phase while stirring continuously and allow them to hydrate completely.
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Add Cosgard and mix thoroughly.
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Add the CLR PE-F Ceramide Complex last and stir gently without intensive homogenisation.
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Measure the pH and adjust if necessary to approximately 6.0–6.3.
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Transfer into clean airless packaging or a suitable pump bottle.
Use
Apply a small amount to cleansed and toned face and neck.
Gently press or spread over the skin.
Follow with moisturiser or a few drops of facial oil.
For daytime use, finish with a product with a declared SPF.
Properties
A lightweight, water-based and deeply hydrating essence designed for skin that needs additional moisture, smoothness and a fresh radiant appearance.
