IO Nourishing Face Cream Concentrate

About this ingredient

IO Nourishing Face Cream Concentrate is a liquid active sold by the milliliter for nourishing and elasticity-focused skin care. It arrives as a ready water-soluble concentrate that is added during cool-down, so there is no dissolving step. Because the does not reveal the full composition, the CoA for each lot is the reference for INCI, active content and use level, and we recommend reading it before planning claims.

Why a nourishing active

Many customers describe their skin as tired, thin-feeling or less springy than it used to be. They want a cream that feels rich but not heavy and leaves the skin soft and supple. A named active gives the product a story beyond oils and butters and helps a brand explain what makes the formula different.

Product formats

Overnight creams and sleeping masks are the strongest fit, followed by smoothing face serums, rich hand creams and supple-feel body lotions. This ingredient pairs well with barrier lipids such as Ceramide NP and with signal peptides like IO Firming Peptide Powder (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38). Browse further options in our peptides catalog.

Processing

Cool the emulsion or gel below 40 °C before adding the concentrate and stir it in slowly. Avoid reheating, keep the pH mild and protect the batch from strong oxidizers. Check the CoA for the recommended level and any notes on compatibility.

The overnight ritual

Night products allow a richer texture because the customer does not need to apply makeup on top. A sleeping mask with a cushiony gel-cream base, a soft scent and a jar that invites a generous layer turns the active into a ritual. Clear instructions such as apply as the last step of the evening routine increase repeat use.

Body care extension

Elasticity is also a concern on arms, legs and the abdomen, especially after weight changes. A light body lotion with the same active lets a brand extend a face hero into a body line with consistent messaging. Fast absorption and a non-greasy finish are essential for daily body products.

Claims

Describe what customers can see and feel: softer, smoother, more supple-looking skin. Instrumental hydration and elasticity measurements on the finished product, together with consumer perception data, give claims a solid base.

Texture design for nourishing creams

A nourishing cream should feel cushioning at first touch and then settle without a greasy film. Combining a plant butter with a light ester and a small amount of squalane gives this balance. A polymer thickener in the water phase adds body without extra oil, and a touch of dimethicone improves slip. The concentrate goes in at the end so it is never exposed to emulsion temperature.

Range ideas

A compact line could include an overnight mask, a daytime serum and a body lotion, all built around the same hero. Shared visual identity and a simple routine card printed inside the box help customers use the products together and come back for refills.

Stability checklist

Before launch, run a stability program at room temperature, at 40 °C and through freeze-thaw cycles. Check appearance, odor, viscosity and pH at each point, and test the final pack for compatibility.

Characteristics

Form: peptide solution concentrate. Solubility: water. Addition: water phase at cool-down. Focus: nourishing and elasticity care. INCI and active content: on the CoA. Supply: milliliter packs.

Original recipe: supple overnight mask, 100 g

Phase A: distilled water 69.70 g, glycerin 5.00 g, betaine 2.00 g, sodium hyaluronate 0.20 g, acrylates copolymer thickener 0.60 g. Phase B: squalane 6.00 g, jojoba oil 3.00 g, polyglyceryl-4 oleate 2.00 g. Blend B and add to A with high shear. Phase C below 40 °C: IO Nourishing Face Cream Concentrate at the level on the CoA, here 4.00 g; ceramide NP liposomes 3.00 g; panthenol 1.50 g; preservative 1.00 g; fragrance 0.30 g; adjust water 1.70 g. Adjust pH to about 5.5.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool place away from light. Reseal after use. Ships from Florida in milliliter packs.