Adding Ectoine and L-Carnitine to Stabilized Vitamin C Serum

Asked by: paosk119 On: March 06, 2021 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Can I add Ectoine 2% and L-Carnitine 3% to Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum? My skin is oily, and I'm looking for oil control and gentle exfoliation.

Answer

Adding Ectoine and L-Carnitine to Stabilized Vitamin C Serum

Regarding adding Ectoine 2% and L-Carnitine 3% to the Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum:

  • The product description for the Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum explicitly states that this product is not suitable for mixing any additional ingredients.
  • Adding other ingredients may affect the stability of the Vitamin C in the serum, and the manufacturer cannot guarantee its effectiveness if modified.

While Ectoine and L-Carnitine offer benefits that align with your goals for oily skin:

  • Ectoine: Known for its protective and repair properties, gentle on skin.
  • L-Carnitine: Effective for controlling oil production (reducing sebum) and provides gentle exfoliation by accelerating skin cell turnover without high acidity. It also helps with moisture balance.

Although Ectoine and L-Carnitine are beneficial ingredients for oily skin and gentle exfoliation, adding them to this specific Stabilized Vitamin C serum is not recommended due to the manufacturer's warning about maintaining the stability of the Vitamin C.

If you wish to incorporate Ectoine and L-Carnitine into your skincare routine for oil control and gentle exfoliation, it would be better to use them in a different base product that is designed for customization or in a formulation specifically created to include these ingredients.