How to Use Anti-Wrinkle Collagen Granule in Your Formulations
Understanding This Unique Delivery System
Think of the Anti-Wrinkle Collagen Granule as a way to keep your most important active ingredient—collagen—perfectly preserved until the very second it’s needed. Instead of being pre-dissolved in a liquid formula where it can degrade over time, the collagen is locked in a solid, dry granule made of skin-friendly sugars (Mannitol and Trehalose). When you or your customer are ready, you simply mix these granules into a liquid base (like a serum or toner), and they dissolve to create a fresh, potent anti-wrinkle treatment.
This “fresh-activated” or “duo-mix” concept is a major advantage for formulators. It allows you to create high-performance products with an exciting story of freshness and potency. Because the granules are water-free (anhydrous), the collagen is protected from microbial contamination and degradation, extending its shelf life and ensuring it works its best when finally applied to the skin.
Formulation Tips
Working with these granules is straightforward. The key is to add them to your liquid base and ensure they fully dissolve.
Usage Rate: Use 1–5% of total formula weight. For a potent single-use treatment, go toward the higher end. For a daily serum that is activated once, start around 1–3%.
How to Add: Add to the water phase of a formula or to a finished water-based product (serum, essence, toner). Stir or shake until fully dissolved. The 300–1000 µm particle size is designed for relatively quick dissolution.
pH Considerations: After the granules dissolve, target a final pH of 4.0–6.5 for optimal stability and performance.
Texture: The included Xanthan Gum provides a slight thickening and texture-enhancing effect, helping transform a watery liquid into a more substantial serum.
Key Performance Benefits
- Maximum Potency & Freshness: Delivers collagen in its most stable, anhydrous state, ensuring it is fresh and potent at the moment of use for superior anti-aging results.
- Enhanced Stability: Protects collagen from oxidation, microbial growth, and hydrolysis until activation, improving shelf life and reliability.
- Unique Product Concepts: Enables innovative duo-mix kits, fresh-activated serums, and single-use treatments with a compelling story and user experience.
- Preservative-Free System (as supplied): The anhydrous granule itself requires no preservatives, supporting cleaner labels in final concepts.
- Easy to Formulate: Dissolves readily into most water-based systems with simple mixing, adding a gentle viscosity boost for an elegant finish.