Newbie Tuesday: Gels, gels, gels! Chamomile & cucumber oil free gel moisturizer for dry skin types
We took a look at making a toner by including Ultrez 20 with a neutralizer, and we made a toner/oil free gel moisturizer for normal skin types by adding ingredients to pre-made gel yesterday. Let's take a look at making a chamomile and cucumber oil free gel moisturizer/toner both ways.
VERSION 1: MAKE A GEL, THEN ADD TO IT
MAKING A THICK GEL WITH ULTREZ 20
96.5% distilled water
1.2% Carbopol Ultrez 20
1.6% triethanolamine or 18% lye solution*
0.5% liquid Germall Plus
Add your Ultrez 20 to water and mix gently to get all the flakes wet. You'll know they're wet enough when they are transparent or clear in the container, like the picture to the left. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes, then add the TEA or 18% lye solution. Mix well. If you'll be storing the gel as is, please add the liquid Germall Plus or other suitable preservative. If you will be using it right away in other products, leave it out and incorporate a preservative into the next recipe.
CHAMOMILE & CUCUMBER OIL FREE GEL MOISTURIZER OR TONER FOR DRY SKIN TYPES (version 1)
LIQUID PHASE
30% hydrosol of choice - rose water and lavender are good choices for dry skin
2% glycerin
2% panthenol
0.5% liquid Germall Plus
POWDER PHASE
0.5% powdered chamomile extract
0.5% powdered cucumber extract
0.5% allantoin
GEL PHASE
64% thick gel
Weigh your liquid phase into a container, mix well, then add the powdered chamomile extract and allantoin, and mix well until dissolved. Add the rest of the ingredients in any order, m...
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