Hydrating & Nourishing Face Cream

Hydrating & Nourishing Face Cream

Phase A – Water Phase

• Distilled Water – 64.20 g
• Vegetable Glycerine – 4.00 g
• Hydroxyethylcellulose – 0.30 g

Phase B – Oil Phase

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride – 9.00 g
• Emulsifying Wax NF – 5.00 g
• Cetyl Alcohol – 2.00 g
• Cocoa Butter – 1.00 g
• Dimethicone – 1.50 g

Phase C – Cool Down Phase (Below 40°C)

• Niacinamide – 3.00 g
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) – 2.00 g
• Hyaluronic Acid (1% Solution) – 5.00 g
• Aloe Phytelene EGX 232 – 1.00 g
• Roman Chamomile Phytelene – 1.00 g
• Hydrolysed Wheat Protein – 1.00 g
• Vitamin E – 0.50 g
• Euxyl® PE 9010 – 1.00 g
• Lavender Essential Oil – 0.15 g
• Frankincense Essential Oil – 0.10 g
• Geranium Essential Oil – 0.05 g

Total: 100.00 g

Method

1. Combine the distilled water, vegetable glycerine and hydroxyethylcellulose. Mix well and allow the hydroxyethylcellulose to fully hydrate. Heat to 70–75°C.
2. In a separate beaker, combine the caprylic/capric triglyceride, emulsifying wax NF, cetyl alcohol, cocoa butter and dimethicone. Heat to 70–75°C until completely melted.
3. Slowly add the oil phase to the water phase while blending with a stick blender or high-shear mixer until a smooth emulsion forms.
4. Continue stirring while the cream cools.
5. Once the temperature is below 40°C, add the following ingredients one at a time, mixing well after each addition:
   • Niacinamide
   • Panthenol
   • Hyaluronic Acid (1% Solution)
   • Aloe Phytelene EGX 232
   • Roman Chamomile Phytelene
   • Hydrolysed Wheat Protein
   • Vitamin E
   • Euxyl® PE 9010
   • Lavender Essential Oil
   • Frankincense Essential Oil
   • Geranium Essential Oil
6. Check and adjust the pH to 5.0–5.5 if necessary.
7. Fill into sanitised jars or airless pump bottles and allow the cream to mature for 24 hours before use.

Result: A rich yet elegant facial moisturiser that provides long-lasting hydration, supports the skin barrier, helps improve skin softness and smoothness, and leaves a silky, non-greasy finish.