Vitamin Glow – Multivitamin Facial Gel

A skincare formula does not need to be rich or oily to contain several useful active ingredients.

A lightweight gel can be especially pleasant in warmer weather, for combination or oilier skin, or whenever a water-based, non-greasy texture is preferred.

Vitamin Glow combines three vitamin-related ingredients with ectoin in a simple gel base.

Niacinamide – vitamin B3

Niacinamide is included at 2% for gentle everyday facial care.

Vitamin C – Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, or SAP, is a stable water-soluble vitamin C derivative and is used here at 1.5%.

D-Panthenol – provitamin B5

D-panthenol contributes to a comfortable, hydrated skin feel.

Ectoin

Ectoin complements the hydrating character of the formulation.

Ingredients for 100 g

• 89.15 g Damask rose hydrosol, Roman chamomile hydrosol or distilled water – 89.15%
• 3 g glycerin – 3%
• 2 g niacinamide – 2%
• 2 g ectoin – 2%
• 1.5 g Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate – 1.5%
• 1.5 g D-panthenol 75% – 1.5%
• 0.25 g transparent xanthan gum – 0.25%
• 0.6 g Cosgard – 0.6%

Total: 100 g

Target pH: approximately 6.0–6.5

Method

1. Thoroughly clean and disinfect all equipment and packaging.
2. Disperse the xanthan gum in the glycerin.
3. Add approximately three quarters of the hydrosol and mix thoroughly.
4. Allow the xanthan gum to hydrate until a smooth gel forms.
5. Dissolve the niacinamide, ectoin and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate in the remaining hydrosol.
6. Gradually blend this solution into the gel.
7. Add D-panthenol.
8. Add Cosgard and mix thoroughly.
9. Measure the pH and adjust if necessary to approximately 6.0–6.5.
10. Transfer into clean airless packaging or a suitable pump bottle.

Use

Apply a small amount to cleansed face and neck in the morning and/or evening.

Follow with a moisturiser or a few drops of facial oil if desired.

For daytime use, finish with a suitable product with a declared SPF.

Avoid direct contact with the eyes.