How to Use Moisture LC in Your Formulations
Understanding Moisture LC: A Smart Delivery System for a Healthy Skin Barrier
At first glance, Moisture LC appears as small, off-white beads, but its true power lies within. Think of it as a protective bubble carrying a vital ingredient for your skin: a bio-mimetic ceramide. Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids in your skin that act like the mortar between skin cell “bricks,” holding everything together to form a strong, protective barrier that locks in moisture and keeps out irritants.
Moisture LC encapsulates Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA (a pseudo-ceramide engineered to mimic the function of natural ceramides) inside biodegradable starch-based beads. In the jar, the beads remain intact, preserving the active. Upon application, gentle pressure bursts the beads and releases a fresh, targeted dose of barrier-supporting lipids right where they are needed most—helping reinforce the skin’s protective barrier and visibly boost hydration.
Formulation Tips
Moisture LC is straightforward to use. Its medium particle size (500–1000 μm) makes it visually engaging without feeling abrasive when applied. Follow the tips below to get consistent performance and a clean, premium look in your product.
- Recommended Usage: 0.5%–3%. Beginners can start at 1% for a clear visual and functional impact; increase toward 3% for intensive barrier repair targets.
- When to Add: ALWAYS during cool-down, below 40°C (104°F). Adding at higher temperatures can soften or dissolve the beads, reducing the targeted delivery benefit.
- Suspension: In thinner systems (serums, light lotions), include a suspending or rheology-modifying agent (e.g., Xanthan Gum or a carbomer) to keep beads evenly dispersed.
- Mixing: Fold in gently at the end. Avoid high-shear mixing that can damage beads prior to use.
Key Performance Benefits
- Targeted Barrier Reinforcement: Delivers a bio-mimetic ceramide on application to help fortify the skin’s natural barrier and reduce moisture loss.
- Enhanced Moisturization: Replenishes essential skin lipids to improve hydration and comfort for softer, smoother skin.
- Elegant Visual Appeal: Off-white beads provide a sophisticated look in gels, serums, and creams, signaling high performance.
- Unique Sensory Experience: Beads gently burst during application for a premium, transforming skin feel.
- Biodegradable Carrier: Starch- and cellulose-based bead matrix aligns with environmentally conscious formulation goals.