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Purify & Quench Spritz Recipe

 

Purify your skins microclimate with this un-perfumed spritz for daily use.

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Coenzyme Q10 Antioxidant Serum Recipe

 

Application:

  • Helps to neutralise the stress of the day with this antioxidant enriched oil blend.

Instructions:

  • Weigh phase 1 ingredients and gently heat to dissolve the Coenzyme Q10 powder
  • Once dissolved remove from heat and allow to cool to 40°C
  • At 40°C or less add ingredients in phase 2 and mix until well combined
  • Pack in a suitable oil serum container and store away from sunlight.

Directions For Use:

  • Apply to a cleansed face nightly before bed
  • Can be applied under a moisturizer or on top of a serum to help lock it into the skin.

Storage:

  • For immediate use. Store in a cool environment away from direct sunlight & use within a few weeks. If extended storage is required, please ensure adequate levels of preservatives, antioxidants or other additives are used according to your individual requirements.
Phase Ingredient % Function
1 Shea Oil 60.200 A beautifully light oil with high stability and great anti-inflammatory and barrier repair properties.
  Coenzyme Q10 0.300 Powerful antioxidant that works in synergy with Vitamin E for protection from free-radical damage
  Vegelan 3.00 This ingredient helps to boost the solubility of the Coenzyme Q10 making it more readily available to the skin.
  Jojoba Virgin Australian Oil 20.000 This liquid wax leaves the skin feeling moisturised and protected from environmental damage.
2 Black Seed Oil 5.000 Rich source of thymol which is a powerful antimicrobial. Also contains Thymoquinone which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.  This is a free radical scavenger
  Seabuckthorn CO2 Oil 0.500 Anti-inflammatory oil rich in Omega fatty acids which also help to maintain the skins barrier function
  Rosehip (Rosa Canina) Oil 10.000 Rosehip is naturally rich in Carotenoids - natures Vitamin A. This oil helps with skin repair and conditioning.
  Vitamin E Natural 1.000 The most popular and potent antioxidant we have for daily skincare.  Vitamin E helps reduce skin damage from oxidation while helping maintain barrier function.
TOTAL   100  

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Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream with Avocado and Rosehip Oil Formula

 

Formula Type: Viscous Cream

Suitable Packaging: Jar, Airless Pump

Formula Number: NDEC0012016

Application:

  • Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream with Avocado and Rosehip Oil

Note:

  • New Directions provides starting point formulations as a way of demonstrating how to use our raw materials. While this formula has been put through boot-camp stability testing, full physical and microbial stability testing must be carried out by the client prior to commercialization. We recommend doing this on a scaled-up batch testing both bulk and packaged goods. If you need more information on how to carry out stability and micro testing please speak to our staff.

Phase %W/W Raw Material Function
A 79.45 Deionised Water Solvent / diluent
  0.1 Disodium EDTA Chelating agent to help preservative work better
  3 Glycerin Humectant
  0.4 Carbomer Thickener/ Emulsion Stabiliser
Heat phase A to 70-75°C . Mix until clear and until the carbomer is fully hydrated and smooth (carbomer can clump up if not mixed well, this will result in a thinner final viscosity and uneven texture)
B 5.2 Avocado Oil Emollient
  2.5 Emulsifying Wax SCG (Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate) Emollient
  0.25 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Emulsifier Secondary
  0.5 Cetearyl Alcohol Soothing, anti-irritant
  0.25 Stearic acid Skin feel
Heat Phase B to 70-75°C to melt ingredients. Turn off the heat and add phase B to phase A using an overhead mixer to stir continually until the two phases blend together and form a cream. Continue to mix on a medium speed until the temperature cools to 50°C or below. The cream will be thin at this stage as the carbomer is un-neutralised. Also the oil phase is low as a significant percentage of oil is to be added in cool down. The emulsion will start to look richer once phase C and D are added.
C 1 Plantaserv P (Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin) Preservative
  3 Nature Lift (Dipropylene Glycol, Quercus Suber Bark Extract) Active skin conditioner and texturiser. For tightening.
  1.5 Rosehip Oil Emollient for barrier repair, essential fatty acids.
  0.5 Buriti Oil Emollient enriched with natural vitamin A (carotenoids) for skin repair
  2 Evening Primrose Oil Emollient
  0.25 Natural Vitamin E Antioxidant for product and skin protection.
  0.1 Light aroma Aroma
Add ingredients from phase C into the mix with gentle stirring. Once all is combined move to a homogeniser and homogenise for 2-3 minutes to form a smoother cream
D qs Sodium Hydroxide solution to adjust pH to around 5.5. The Carbomer won't thicken until the pH is adjusted. pH has to be adjusted with an alkali such as sodium hydroxide or Triethanolamine. Sodium Bicarbonate is not strong enough. We need the higher pH to thicken the carbomer.
Remove from the mixer and test the products pH using a calibrated pH meter. pH will need to be around 5.5 to thicken the carbomer.
TOTAL 100    
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Anti-Ageing Night Cream Recipe

 

Application:

  • A moisturising night cream loaded with antioxidants.

Ingredients:

  • 100ml Night Cream, unscented
  • 1g Green Tea Extract
  • 7 drops East Indian Sandalwood Essential Oil
  • 7 drops French Lavender Essential Oil
  • 1g Vitamin E Natural

Equipment:

  • 500mL Measuring Jug or Beaker
  • Spatula
  • 1ml pipette or measured dropper
  • 1 x 120ml Frosted Boston round glass jar
  • 1 x 58mm Metal Ring Groove Cap - Matt Silver

Instructions:

  • Mix all ingredients together in the measuring jug/beaker.
  • Carefully pour into jar.

Directions For Use:

  • Apply every night after cleansing and toning

Storage:

  • For immediate use. Store in a cool environment away from direct sunlight & use within a few weeks. If extended storage is required, please ensure adequate levels of preservatives, antioxidants or other additives are used according to your individual requirements.

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