Face cream - Dry Skin

General Recipe:

1. Choose a base: water or aloe vera gel (70-80%)
2. Add a humectant: glycerin or hyaluronic acid (5-10%)
3. Add an emollient: shea butter or jojoba oil (10-15%)
4. Add an emulsifier: beeswax or cetyl alcohol (3-5%)
5. Add active ingredients: vitamins, antioxidants, essential oils (1-2%)
6. Add a preservative: benzyl alcohol or potassium sorbate (0.5-1%)
   
   

   Dry Skin:

   • Use a richer emollient, such as shea butter or avocado oil
   • Include moisturizing active ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or niacinamide

Example:

Ingredients:

• 70% Distilled Water or Aloe Vera Juice (Base)
• 10% Glycerin or Sodium Lactate (Humectant)
• 15% Avocado Oil or Shea Butter (Emollient)
• 3% Emulsifying Wax NF or Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier)
• 1% Sodium Hyaluronate or Ceramides (Active Ingredient)
• 0.5% Tocopherol (Vitamin E) (Antioxidant)
• 0.5% Phenoxyethanol or Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative)