Snow White Powder (also known as Tawas Powder Crystals) is a natural plant powder, originating from the deepest parts of the Philippines. It is a well-known skin lightening agent and a natural deodorizer. In its natural form it can be applied directly and used as a deodorizing agent, added to scrubs, or dissolved to be added to creams and lotions. It is entirely water-soluble and has a stable pH range from 3.0 to 6.5.
Compatibility:
Snow White powder is compatible with most skin lightening actives including SepiWhite, GigaWhite, Alpha Arbutin, and Kojic Acid and the like.
Note: Avoid mixing too many powders into one lotion, aim for no more than 3 active skin lightening ingredients in one formulation.
Guidance & Precautions
To add Snow White Powder to your skin lightening cream or natural brightening lotion, it involves a very easy 3 step process.
1. Ensure all your ingredients are ready. 1) Any base cream 2) Show White Powder 3) Distilled Water. You will also require two pots (a smaller and a larger one).
2) Mix 1 teaspoon (about 5 grams) in with a small amount of water. Use the double boiling method. Place the mixture (whilst still in it’s original pot) onto another pot with water under heat (like a stove). Wait until the powder has fully dissolved (it will only take a few minutes – it should not be grainy or powdery).
3) Add the fully dissolved powder into your base lotion until it’s fully mixed together.
Voila, you have just turned an ordinary brightening lotion, into a potent skin lightening lotion which you can use for at least 6 months. Repeat the process as you wish.
Precautions: Snow White Powder does not have any known side effects, and is generally safe for most people.
However, this product is not intended for internal use.
Do not add the powder to products containing lactic acid, or AHAs as this can affect the end pH of the lotion. If redness, itching, or irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately.
Percentage & Usage
You should aim to use no more than 2-5% of any of our skin lightening additives in a single formulation. Using more than necessary can be counterproductive. Calculating percentages in a lotion is very straightforward, and guidelines have been shown below.
To make a 2% lotion, use 2grams of Snow White Powder in a 100gram base lotion.
To make a 5% lotion, use 5grams of Snow White Powder in a 100gramĀ baseĀ lotion.
