Formula Stability
PhytoSpherix® confers increased phase stability and storage stability.
- Is readily soluble in water
- Is non-ionic and offers excellent compatibility with other ingredients
- Is stable from pH 3-10, and up to 180°C
- Only requires a small dose to achieve great results
- Free from allergens
Formulating with PhytoSpherix®
Typical usage level ranges from 0.05 – 0.3% depending on the application and desired effect.
Moisturizing Creams:
0.1 - 0.2% when used alone, or 0.05 - 0.1% when used in combination with other actives (i.e. hyaluronic acid)
Anti-aging Formulas:
0.1 - 0.3%
EVEn SKIN tone Formulas:
0.1 - 0.3%
Formulation
pH Stability:
3.0 – 10.0
Thermostability:
Incorporation at high or low temperature
Soluble in :
Water, glycerin, glycols
Formulation Examples
PhytoSpherix®
Facial Moisturizer
Procedure:
- Disperse PhytoSpherix® in water with moderate agitation. Combine glycerin and xanthan gum in a clean beaker and disperse mixture in phase A. Heat to 75° C.
- Combine phase B ingredients in a separate, clean beaker, and heat to 75° C.
- Add phase B to phase A and mix at 1200 rpm until homogeneous.
- Add phase C ingredients when the temperature has decreased to 40° C. Continue to mix at 400 rpm until thoroughly mixed.
- Adjust pH with phase D
Phase | INCI Name | %w/w |
|---|---|---|
A | Aqua | qsp 100 |
Glycerin | 5.0 | |
Xanthan Gum | 0.5 | |
PhytoSpherix® (glycogen) | 0.1 | |
B | Almond Oil | 5.0 |
Avocado Oil | 5.0 | |
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | 4.0 | |
Cetyl Alcohol | 2.0 | |
Dimethicone | 2.0 | |
Stearyl Alcohol | 1.0 | |
Sorbitan Stearate | 1.4 | |
C | Preservative | qs |
Tocopherol Acetate | 0.2 | |
D | 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution | qs |
10% Citric Acid Solution | qs | |
Phase | INCI Name | % w/w |
|---|---|---|
A | Aqua | qsp 100 |
Glycerin | 5.0 | |
Xanthan Gum | 0.3 | |
PhytoSpherix® (glycogen) | 0.1 | |
B | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | 3.0 |
Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate | 5.0 | |
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | 4.0 | |
Avocado Butter | 2.0 | |
Octyldodecanol | 1.0 | |
Behenyl Alcohol | 2.0 | |
Lecithin | 1.0 | |
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride | 4.0 | |
Cetyl Alcohol | 2.0 | |
Dimethicone | 2.0 | |
C | Preservative | qs |
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane | 2.0 | |
D | 10% Sodium hydroxide Solution | qs |
PhytoSpherix®
Eye Cream
Procedure:
- Disperse PhytoSpherix® in water with moderate agitation. Combine glycerin and xanthan gum in a clean beaker and disperse mixture in phase A. Heat to 75° C.
- Combine phase B ingredients in a separate, clean beaker, and heat to 75° C.
- Add phase B to phase A and mix at 1200 rpm until homogeneous.
- Add phase C ingredients when the temperature has decreased to 40° C. Continue to mix at 400 rpm until thoroughly mixed.
- Adjust pH with phase D
PhytoSpherix®
Facial Serum
Procedure:
- Disperse PhytoSpherix® in glycerin with moderate agitation. In a clean beaker, combine the PhytoSpherix® and glycerin mixture with water. Mix by hand or with a mixer on a low setting until fully dispersed. Add the rest of the ingredients in phase A one by one until the mixture achieves a uniform appearance.
- Add phase B ingredients to adjust pH and continue to mix thoroughly.
- Note: as the pH is adjusted the mixture will start to increase in viscosity
Phase | INCI Name | %w/w |
|---|---|---|
A | Aqua | qsp 100 |
Glycerin | 4.0 | |
PhytoSpherix® (glycogen) | 0.4 | |
Dimethicone | 6.0 | |
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | 0.3 | |
Preservative | qs | |
B | 10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution | qs |
10% Citric Acid Solution | qs | |