15 Jan
Baby & Kids Care recipes
Author: Ellemental
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Soothing and repairing after-sun lotion
Formula: 612171 Difficulty level: beginner Shelf life: 4 weeks in the fridge pH optimal: 5.0-5.5

Phase Ingredients Total 100 gr
A Melissa water 47,5 gr
A Aloe Vera gel 30 gr
A Peppermint water 20 gr
A panthenol 2 gr
A allantoin 0,5 gr

1. In a glass or other bowl add the ingredients one at a time in the order given in the recipe, stirring after each.

2. Transfer the resulting solution to the dedicated container.

An after-sun solution that can be applied to the skin after exposure to the sun, it is refreshing, soothing, moisturising and promotes skin repair. Can be used by adults and children alike. For children under 6 years, mint water can be replaced with cornflower or lavender water.

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Ellemental
17 Jun 2024
Hi Gabriella, A pH value of 5.0-5.5 is recommended for this lotion, it's probably not more acidic the serum obtained as there are no overly acidic ingredients in the formula. I recommend you double check the final pH and if it is still lower adjust the pH using arginine. All the best!
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Gabriella B.
14 Jun 2024
Hello! I made exactly this recipe and added cosgard. When I measured the ph it came out 3.5. Can I modify it in any way to get it to the optimal value?
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Ellemental
16 Apr 2024
Hello Gabriella, To facilitate complete dissolution, we recommend premixing the indicated amount in a few drops of floral water, stirring vigorously until dissolved. Then add the mixture to the other ingredients.
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Gabriella B.
15 Apr 2024
Hello! Allantoin powder does not dissolve completely in the composition. Is it ok?
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Ellemental
03 Apr 2024
Hello Gabriella, To extend the shelf life to min. 3 months, you can add Cosgard 0,6%. we wish you!
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Gabriella B.
02 Apr 2024
Hello! What else can be added to the formula for shelf life extension besides grapefruit seed extract (which I read about in the comments, but you don't have this product)?
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Ellemental
13 Dec 2021
Hello! You can prepare the recipe you suggest, it will result in a quite concentrated solution; you can also prepare something more diluted, using about 50% pure water and the remaining 44.4% neroli water + aloe vera gel. Possibly prepare a smaller amount of the test first. Good luck!
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Irina
11 Dec 2021
Hello! I would like a moisturizing, slightly soothing body spray and I thought of a formula that includes ingredients I already have: Neroli Water (47.4%), Aloe Vera Gel (47%), Silk Protein (3%), Honeyquat (2%), Cosgard (0.6%). Would that be okay? Thanks!
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Ellemental
17 Jun 2021
Hello! You can also use aloe vera powder about 0,5 gr, if you have it on hand.
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Răducanu P.
16 Jun 2021
Hello, what can replace aloe gel?
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Ellemental
11 Jun 2021
Hello! Menthol crystals are soluble in oils and alcohol, insoluble in water. You can dissolve them in alcohol, recommended dosage about 0.5% and estimated 10-12% ethanol, which solution can then be included in the recipe instead of some of the floral water. or possibly use peppermint water instead of the floral water recommended in the recipe.
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Cristina
11 Jun 2021
Hello, how can I use menthol crystals in this recipe and what is the percentage that I can use it for a stronger cooling effect? Thank you!
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Emilia A.
31 May 2021
Great, thank you so much!
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Ellemental
31 May 2021
Hello! You can enrich the recipe with buttermilk, and with the addition of grapefruit extract the solution will keep well for 2-3 months stored in the refrigerator.
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Emilia A.
28 May 2021
Hello! I would like to improve the recipe with 2% buttermilk. If I add 0.6% grapefruit pit extract, does it last 3 months in the fridge?thank you very much
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Ellemental
28 Jul 2020
Hello! To prepare 30 gr aloe vera gel given in the recipe use 0,2 gr aloe vera powder + 28,8 gr plain/distilled water. Other adjustments are not necessary.
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Dana P.
27 Jul 2020
Hello. I have aloe vera powder, how much should I put in the recipe and how should I adjust the other ingredients. Thank you.
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Ellemental
05 Jun 2020
Hello! Yes, it can be used in this case.
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Maria
04 Jun 2020
Hello, if the mint water is substituted as you said, can it be used for a 1 year old child? Thank you very much!
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Ellemental
23 May 2020
Alcohol doesn't soothe the skin, but gives a cooling and anti-pruritic effect for a moment.
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