2% BHA Spot Treatment Gel

ARL-026-013-7

Our BHA Spot Treatment Gel formula is a great foundation to create this standard skincare product to treat acne and other acne-related blemishes.

INGREDIENT: % W/W
PHASE A
Pelemol G7A1 (Glycereth-7 Triacetate) 2.00
PHASE B
Deionized Water (Water/Aqua) 60.00
Niacinamide PC2 (Niacinamide) 1.00
PHASE C
Coscap G7-MC1 (Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether) 6.00
Glycerine 99% (Glycerin) 4.00
Phoenothix® APT1 (Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate) 2.50
Preservative 1.00
Deionized Water (Water/Aqua) 21.50
100.00
  1. Phoenix Chemical, Inc.
  2. DSM
  3. Sigma-Aldrich

Procedure:

Make Phase A: In small side kettle, charge Pelemol G7A and begin mixing slowly. While mixing, add salicylic acid, and continue mixing until salicylic acid is completely dissolved. While Phase A is mixing, in main kettle charge water, and add in niacinamide while mixing slowly. Mix Phase B until niacinamide is completely dissolved. When Phase B is uniform, add Phase A to Phase B in main kettle, and mix at low speed until well blended. Pre-mix Phase C in a side kettle; when mixed together, add to Phase AB while mixing (Phase C pre-mix will not be completely uniform and should contain lumps). Increase

INGREDIENT FUNCTION
Pelemol G7A Water soluble emollient that can function as a co-solvent or coupler agent.
Phoenothix APT Efficient thickener for water-based systems.
Coscap G7-MC Light, dry, silky emollient, stable over wide pH range.