Adding Ingredients to Vitamin C E Ferulic Kit

It is possible to add other active ingredients like Ectoine and Fullerene to the Vitamin C E Ferulic ready-to-use kit, as well as other antioxidants. However, when adding ingredients to a pre-formulated product, it's important to consider compatibility and potential impact on the overall stability and effectiveness of the original formula, especially since the Vitamin C E Ferulic kit is designed to stabilize L-Ascorbic Acid.

Adding Ectoine and Fullerene

• Ectoine: Adding Ectoine at 2% is within its recommended usage rate (0.5-2.0%). Ectoine is water-soluble and generally compatible with various formulations. It can be mixed into the water phase and can withstand temperatures up to 80°C, making it relatively easy to incorporate if the kit allows for adding water-soluble ingredients.
• Fullerene C60: Adding Fullerene at 0.5% is also within its recommended usage rate (0.1-0.5%). The Fullerene C60 available is encapsulated in Hyaluron to make it water-dispersible. It should be mixed in the final step of the formulation process, at a temperature below 40°C. A critical point for Fullerene is its sensitivity to light; the final product packaging must be opaque to protect it. You should check if the Vitamin C E Ferulic kit's packaging is opaque before adding Fullerene.

Adding these ingredients may alter the original kit's texture, appearance, and stability over time. It is advisable to perform a small test batch first.

Other Antioxidants You Could Consider Adding

Several other antioxidants could potentially be added, depending on the base of the Vitamin C E Ferulic kit (whether it's primarily water-based or contains an oil phase) and the desired benefits:

• Glutathione (L-Glutathione Reduced): This is a water-soluble antioxidant and skin whitening agent. It is typically used at 1-3% and mixed into the water phase, avoiding temperatures above 40°C and keeping the pH between 3-6 for best stability.
• Astaxanthin (Water Dispersed Powder): A potent antioxidant that is water-dispersible. It is used at 0.1-1% and mixed in the final step below 40°C. It requires the addition of stabilizers like ActiveProtec OX and ActiveProtec UV to prevent degradation.
• ChromaDetox™ (Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol): A broad-spectrum antioxidant that is oil-soluble. It is used at a very low rate (0.05-0.1%) and should be mixed into the oil phase, avoiding heat. This would only be suitable if the Vitamin C E Ferulic kit contains an oil phase.

When adding any additional antioxidant, always consider its solubility, recommended usage rate, mixing instructions, and compatibility with the existing ingredients in the kit to maintain the product's effectiveness and stability.