Black mascara

Formula: IA6101

Phase	Ingredients for ~ 10 ml*	%	Quantity
A	castor oil	20	3 gr
A	emulsifier Olliva	6	0,9 gr
A	candelilla wax	1	0,15 gr
A	black 26 oxide, cosmetic pigment	10	1,5 gr
B	flat mineral water	45,4	6,8 gr
B	acacia gum	10	1,5 gr
C	white clay	3	0,45 gr
C	vege-collagen	4	0,6 gr
C	fragard	0,6	3 drops

Sanitize the dedicated containers and utensils you will work with, details in the general safety guidelines.

*a larger amount is prepared (15 gr) because part of the composition is lost during transfer to the mascara container

Preparation method:
Add the ingredients of phases A and B to two separate small heat-resistant glasses. Place the phases in a water bath and heat until phase A melts and becomes homogeneous (approximately 70°C). During heating, both phases are mixed.

Remove the glasses from the water bath. Transfer the contents of phase B over phase A and mix vigorously for 3 minutes. Then, to speed up the cooling process, place the glass in a bowl with cold water and continue to mix for approximately 3 minutes.
Phase C ingredients are added one by one, over the cooled composition, with thorough mixing after each one.

Transfer to the mascara container: extract the composition with a syringe (without a needle); it is usually necessary to repeat the operation. Place the tip of the syringe in the hole of the mascara container and push the plunger slowly so that the preparation flows on the inner wall of the container and the air can escape to the side. Along the way, the container can be tapped to the table so that the preparation reaches the bottom.

It gives the lashes an elegant appearance, moderate volume and lasts quite well during the day. Apply on lashes twice. It is not water resistant.

Options and explanations:

cornflower or chamomile water can be used instead of flat water
we do not recommend replacing castor oil with another vegetable oil
we do not recommend replacing acacia gum and candelilla wax with other types
we do not recommend replacing white clay with another type of clay, it has the role of giving volume and at the same time must not weigh down the lashes
instead of the black pigment you can use another pigment or a combination of pigments
instead of fragard you can use grapefruit seed extract or cosgard (same amount)

...

Difficulty: beginner/advanced/experienced
Utensils: precision scale, 2 small Berzelius beakers, teaspoons, 20 ml syringe
Recommended container: mascara container, 10 ml
Shelf-life: 3 months, prepared in optimal conditions of hygiene, kept in a cool place

This formula was developed by Elemental's qualified staff. The recipes are intended to exemplify the use of products marketed by Elemental and are believed to be accurate, however, Elemental assumes no liability or risk associated with the use of its products for the preparation and evaluation of the recipe as the conditions of preparation and use are beyond its control. The Elemental customer must ensure that the reproduction of the formulation does not infringe any intellectual property rights and that it complies with the specific rules and regulations in force. The person who prepares the recipe must refer to the safety data sheets to ensure the safe handling of all raw materials and bears full responsibility for ensuring the safe and correct use and storage of all materials procured and used. Assessments of the safety, stability, regulatory compliance and suitability of this recipe, methods and the finished product are the sole responsibility of the user and/or the legal entity placing the product on the market. Elemental is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information, and assumes no responsibility for misuse of selected materials, formula or method, in whole or in part.