Formula Focus: Seaweed Gel Facial Mask

Sep 11th, 2020

EMD Performance Materials

*Not the actual product depicted

An infusion of marine moisture that harnesses "Neptunian wonders" is the secret to this relaxing, hydrating and calming facial mask from EMD Performance Chemicals.

Furthermore, in this editor's pick, pearlescent pigments impart a unique visual effect while ectoin minimizes the damage in skin caused by daily exposure to sunlight, pollution and stress. It also is reported to support skin’s immune system, maintaining health while visibly and measurably reducing and preventing wrinkles.

Seaweed Gel Facial Mask

Phase A.

Pearlescent Pigments (see below)

3.5% w/w

Ectoin (RonaCare Ectoin, EMD Performance Chemicals)

0.50

Water (aqua)

qs to 100.00

Phase B.

Xanthan Gum (Keltrol CG-SFT, CP Kelco)

1.50

Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) (Genucisco GC-131, CP Kelco)

0.50

Glycerin (Anhydrous)

2.00

Phase C.

Preservatives

Procedure: Add pigments and ectoin to water in A. Slowly sprinkle B into a high-speed mixing vortex of A to minimize agglomeration. Continue mixing until continuous gel system forms with no visible gel bodies. Add C.

Pearleascent Pigment Variations
Variation 1: Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Silica (and) Tin Oxide (Ronastar Purple Sparks, EMD) @ 2.50% + Iron Oxides (and) Mica (Colorona Blackstar Green, EMD) @ 1.00%.
Variation 2: Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Silica (and) Tin Oxide (Ronastar Red Sparks, EMD) @ 2.50% + Iron Oxides (and) Mica (Colorona Blackstar Red, EMD) @ 1.00%.
Variation 3: Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Silica (and) Tin Oxide (Ronastar Aqua Sparks, EMD) @ 2.50% + Iron Oxides (and) Mica (Colorona Blackstar Blue, EMD) @ 1.00%.