IO Energizing Mineral Complex Liquid

Minerals such as magnesium, zinc and copper are trace elements that skin care brands like to feature in energizing, tonic products. IO Energizing Mineral Complex Liquid name is associated in the market with a mineral complex built on these salts, and this ingredient is described on its card as stable, water-soluble and suitable for all types of cosmetics.

Product data

Water-soluble, stable, suitable for all types of cosmetics. For this ingredient, the supplier CoA of each lot confirms the exact INCI, composition and recommended level.

Minerals in skin care

Magnesium, zinc and copper salts are used in cosmetics for an energizing, revitalizing story. Zinc is also familiar from oily-skin care. Keep claims cosmetic and tied to the documents.

Product formats

Energizing serum

A morning serum for tired-looking skin.

Tonic cream

A day cream for a fresh, radiant look.

Mineral toner

A refreshing toner.

Body lotion

A lotion for toned-looking skin.

Men's gel

A quick, fresh moisturizer for men.

Formulating guidance

Add the complex to the water phase. Mineral salts can interact with some thickeners and anionic ingredients, so check viscosity and clarity. Pair it with niacinamide for radiance, caffeine for an energizing story and D-Panthenol for comfort. More ingredients are listed under actives.

Claims

Use cosmetic wording such as energized, radiant, refreshed, toned-looking skin. Support numbers with tests on the finished product.

Who the products are for

Busy professionals, men, people who look tired after short nights and city dwellers.

Electrolyte sensitivity

Salts can reduce the viscosity of carbomer and some other polymers. Choose electrolyte-tolerant thickeners such as xanthan or certain acrylate copolymers.

Color

Copper salts can add a faint blue-green tint. Check the finished product and choose packaging accordingly.

Testing

Run stability at room temperature and 40 °C, checking viscosity, color and pH.

Packaging

Pumps and droppers suit serums and creams.

Batch quality

Keep the CoA for each lot and store retained samples.

Range planning

A serum, a cream and a toner form an energizing line.

Labeling

Use the INCI from the CoA on the label.

Preservation

Confirm the preservative system with a challenge test.

Routine guidance

Toner, serum and cream in the morning before sunscreen.

Original recipe: energizing morning serum, 100 g

Purified water 84.70 g, glycerin 3.00 g, propanediol 4.00 g, IO Energizing Mineral Complex Liquid 2.00 g as an example level per CoA, niacinamide 3.00 g, caffeine 1.00 g, xanthan gum 0.30 g, panthenol 1.00 g, preservative 1.00 g. Dissolve caffeine in warm water and cool. Disperse xanthan in the glycols, add the water and hydrate. Add the complex, niacinamide, panthenol and preservative. Adjust pH to about 5.5 if needed.

Zinc and oily skin

Zinc salts are familiar in products for oily skin, where they fit a balancing story. A mineral toner with the complex and niacinamide can serve combination skin well. Keep claims cosmetic and support them with tests on the finished product.

Men's care

Men often prefer a single light gel. An energizing mineral gel that works after shaving and as a daily moisturizer is an easy entry product.

Sensory design

Test the after-feel: salts can feel slightly dry at higher levels, so balance them with humectants.

Gifting

A serum and toner morning duo makes a practical energizing gift set.

Batch notes

Compare color of each finished batch with a retained sample, since mineral salts can tint products slightly.

Storage

Store the container closed in a cool, dry place.