How to Use Anti-Wrinkle Collagen + Co Q10 Granule in Your Formulations
Understanding These Granules
Think of these granules as tiny capsules packed with powerful anti-aging ingredients. They offer an easy way to add sophisticated actives to a product while creating a unique visual and sensory experience. The vibrant yellow color, naturally derived from Coenzyme Q10, signals potency and quality. When your customer applies the cream or serum, the granules gently dissolve, releasing Collagen and CoQ10 directly where they are needed most.
Technically, the system uses a Mannitol and Trehalose matrix to encapsulate and protect the actives. The 300–1000 μm particle size is optimized for suspension in finished formulas and a pleasant, non-abrasive feel during application. Polysorbate 20 and Xanthan Gum contribute to structural integrity and controlled breakdown, so the granules stay intact in the package yet disperse smoothly with gentle rubbing, supporting excellent bioavailability of the actives.
Formulation Tips
Creating beautiful, effective products with these granules is straightforward. Keep these best practices in mind:
- Usage Rate: Use 0.5–3% as supplied. Start at 1% for a noticeable visual effect and functional dose; increase toward 3% for treatments or denser visual appearance.
- When to Add: Always add in the cool-down phase below 40°C (104°F) to avoid premature dissolution and preserve active integrity.
- Mixing: Disperse with gentle, low-shear mixing (paddle or anchor). Avoid homogenization or high shear at this step to prevent breaking the granules.
- Suspension: Formulate into systems with adequate viscosity (gels, lotions, creams). Use rheology modifiers (e.g., carbomers or natural gums) to prevent settling in lower-viscosity bases.
Key Performance Benefits
- Targeted Active Delivery: Protects Collagen and CoQ10 within the granule and releases them upon application for maximum potency and skin benefit.
- Enhanced Visual Appeal: Bright, natural yellow granules create a premium look and a clear visual cue of anti-aging power.
- Boosts Anti-Aging Performance: Combines Collagen for firmness support with CoQ10, a powerful antioxidant that helps defend skin from environmental stressors.
- Unique Sensory Experience: Provides an interactive texture that melts away as you rub, signaling active release.
- Easy to Formulate: Pre-loaded system simplifies adding multiple actives—just stir into finished bases during cool-down.