Artemisia Capillaris is a plant from the Shirakami region of Northern Japan. It is still cultivated today in accordance with ancestral methods. Codif Technologie Natural have produced Raykami PDO a multi-benefit active ingredient for radiant and youthful skin.

Trade Name INCI Name  Function %W/W
Demineralised Water Aqua Solvent 79.08
Elestab CPN (A.M.I.) Chlorphenesin Preservative 0.27
Edeta BD (A.M.I.) Disodium EDTA Chelating agent 0.1
Cosphaderm® X Soft (Cosphatec GmbH) Xanthan gum Thickener 0.2
Dipropylene Glycol                                 (Brenntag Maine Bretagne) Dipropylene glycol Humectant
Skinperf LWG                                               (Codif Technologie Natural) Aqua & Glycolic Acid & Lactic Acid & Sodium Magnesium Silicate & Citric Acid & Xanthan gum Active Ingredient 2
Cosmedia SP (BASF) Sodium polyacrylate Thickener 2
Dimethicone (100cs) (Quimdis SA) Dimethicone Feel modifier 4
Cetiol Sensoft  (BASF) Propylheptyl Caprylate & Tocopherol Emollient 3
Caprylic/Capric TG MB RSPO                   (Stéarinerie Dubois) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient 3
Phenoxyethanol (Levhoss) Phenoxyethanol Preservative 0.8
Eumulgin BA 25 (A.M.I) Beheneth-25 Emulsifier 3
Covi-Ox T90eu C (A.M.I) Tocopherol & Helianthus annuus seed oil Antioxidant 0.05
RAYKAMI PDO                                                 (Codif Technologie Natural) Aqua (and) propanediol (and) Artemisia capillaris flower extract Active Ingredient 1
Perfume Parfum Fragrance 0.1
Solution De Soude Soude 6.25N Aqua & Sodium hydroxide pH Adjuster 1.4

Method of Manufacture:

 

Into the premix vessel add:

Chlorphenesin: Mix until dissolved
Disodium EDTA: Mix until dissolved

Into a premix vessel with homogeniser and vacuum add:

Xanthan Gum
Dipropylene Glycol: Emulsify for 10 minutes at 2000 RPM

Add the premix into the main vessel.

Into the main vessel add:

SKINPERF LWG: Emulsify for 10 minutes at 2500 RPM

After 10 minutes, into the main vessel, add:

Sodium polyacrylate: Emulsify for 10 minutes at 2500 RPM

Commence heating the main vessel to 75-80C

Into a suitable sized premix vessel add:

  • Dimethicone
  • Propylheptyl caprylate & Tocopherol
  • Caprylic/capric triglyceride
  • Phenoxyethanol – Commence heating the premix to 75-80C
  • Beheneth-25
  • Tocopherol & Helianthus annuus seed oil

When both vessel are at 75-80C add the premix vessel into the main vessel

Homogenise at 2500 RPM for 10 minutes
Commence cooling the main vessel to 23C
Adjust the mixer speed accordingly, as the batch cools ensure adequate batch turnover but avoiding aeration.

When the bulk is at 35C or below, into the main vessel add:

COVI-OX T90EU C: Mix until dispersed and ensure bulk is completely uniform
Raykami PDO: Ensure the bulk is completely uniform
Perfume: Ensure the bulk is completely uniform

Into the main vessel add:

Sodium Hydroxide: Mix for 15 minutes

When the bulk is 23C & completely uniform and homogenous, check the product specifications are agreeable.