October 4, 2021 | ISSUE 76
The Week at P2
For this week’s Formulation Friday video, our senior applications chemist, Adalberto Fleitas, along with Chloe Henninger, present their formulation for a Lash & Mascara Primer, using Citropol V5. 

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Sustainable Packaging
For so long, the cosmetics and personal care industries have always used single-use plastic packaging for the majority of their products. Consumers have become more conscious of just how harmful this is for the environment, and we’ve seen a significant number of brands move towards using packaging made from eco-friendly recyclable materials.
 
“With everyone feeling a sense of individual responsibility for their surroundings, even skincare companies have to answer for their footprint,” says Dr. Rachel Nazarian, board-certified dermatologist. “Most skincare regimens will require a lifetime (or at least years) of commitment, so sustainable packaging will make a massive impact on our environment.” We expect a rise in the number of brands willing to find innovative ways to make their products more eco-conscious as 2021 continues.

The personal care, cosmetics, and fragrance industries are known for their single-use plastic packaging. With more and more consumers demanding recyclable or sustainable packaging, it is only a matter of time before they start looking for sustainable ingredients and products, too.

At P2, we make sustainable ingredients that are all biodegradable, biorenewable, and biocompatible. Click the button below to see how we can help your next product become 100% sustainable, from the ingredients used to the packaging. 
Source: Byrdie.com
Lash & Mascara Primer
Procedure
  1. In the main vessel, add Phase A. Heat to 85°C while mixing until uniform.
  2. Premix Phase B and add to Phase A. Mix until uniform.
  3. In a suitable vessel, add Phase C. Heat to 85°C. Mix until all waxes are melted.
  4. Add Phase C to main vessel. Homogenize for 10 minutes at 3500 - 4500 RPM.
  5. While homogenizing, add Phase D. 
  6. Cool to 30°C, using a water bath.
  7. Add Phase E. Mix with side sweep for 10 minutes until uniform.

Observation
A silky, hydrating cream that preps the lashes for mascara and leaves a healthy glow.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Procedure
  1. In a beaker, add water. Sprinkle in hyaluronic acid while mixing on high sheer.
  2. Let solution completely dissolve. Slowly heat the mixture up to 50°C. 
  3. In a separate beaker, measure out ingredients in Phase B and let melt at 75°C.
  4. Increase Phase A solution to 75°C.
  5. Add Phase B to Phase A and let mix on high sheer. 
  6. Cool down mixture to room temperature.
  7. Add Phase C and mix until homogenized.

Observation
Lightweight face cream leaving skin hydrated, soft and breathable. 
Source: P2 Science Applications Lab
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