Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid Serum Base

Function: A 100% natural serum base (no carbomers or acrylates!) that can make be the base for your serums, body gels, scrubs, and under-eye products!

Suggested Products: Can be used in various products such as serums, lotions, body gels, scrubs, under-eye products, and face and body masks.

Solubility: Water Soluble

Usage Range: 70-100% of your formula.

Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) is a naturally occurring substance formed in the human body. It is a glycosaminoglycan that is primarily found in connective, neural, and epithelial tissue (outer surface of the skin) where it acts as a cushioning and lubrication agent for our joints, nerves, hair, skin, and eyes. HA has an especially important role in epithelial tissue because it promotes the growth of keratinocytes and retinoic acid (vitamin A metabolite), and it helps collagen synthesis. It is stored in large amounts between the spaces of skin cells where it provides moisture and improves the elasticity and plumpness of the skin.

As we age our bodies start to produce less and less hyaluronic acid, which decreases moisture in our skin significantly. Applying hyaluronic acid topically is beneficial because it penetrates through the dead layer of the skin (stratum corner) and diffuses deeper into the skin. HA is unique in that it has the ability to hold 1000 ml of water per gram of hyaluronic acid, giving it the capability to hold a lot of moisture in the skin. Using hyaluronic acid topically can increase the moisture, elasticity, firmness, and plumpness of the skin. Helping to decrease fine lines and wrinkles, providing healthy and youthful-looking skin. HA is good for all skin types including oily and combination skin. The serum can be used under a moisturizer for dryer skin, or on its own for oilier skin.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the best antimicrobial preservatives available. It is paraben and formaldehyde free and contains no formaldehyde donors. It is made up of phenoxyethanol.

Caprylyl Glycol serves a dual purpose as a preservative against bacteria as well as a skin conditioning agent.

Vegan and Cruelty-free. Formulated without parabens, sulfates, alcohol, mineral oil, and silicone.

Full List of Ingredients: Distilled Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vegetable Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Xylitol, Sorbic Acid,  Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract 

Appearance: Transparent gel

pH: 5.0 - 5.4

Eye Safe: No

Lip Safe: No

Usage Instructions: Our Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid Serum Base has a transparent clear color and can be used just like you would use any other serum- but with the added bonus of being totally natural. Serums, lotions, body gels, scrubs- you name it, and the Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid Serum Base can be used as the base.

Shipping Restrictions: None

PAO: 12 months

Shelf life begins on the date of manufacture and is defined as the shelf life of an ingredient when it is stored and handled properly. The shelf life is offered as a general guideline.

This base already contains preservatives and should accommodate up to 10% alterations. Do not heat the base up at all as this will compromise the preservative efficacy.