Adding Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) to Coffee Scrub

To add Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) to your coffee scrub, consider the type of scrub base you are using.

• If your scrub base contains an oil phase: You can use the oil-soluble Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) (Product ID 65). Add it to the oil phase of your formulation at a recommended rate of 0.1-1%. For antioxidant benefits on the skin, a rate of 0.1-0.5% is often sufficient and helps avoid a sticky feeling. If using it primarily as an antioxidant for the oils in the formula, a lower rate like 0.01% can be used. Mix it thoroughly with the oil phase before combining with other ingredients and adding the coffee scrub powder.
• If your scrub base is primarily water-based: You might consider using the water-soluble Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) Water-Soluble (Product ID 7659). This type can be dissolved directly into the water phase of your formula at a usage rate of 0.1-3%.

In either case, add the Vitamin E to your scrub base (cream or gel) before incorporating the Coffee Scrub powder (Product ID 125223 or 125717). Avoid heating Vitamin E for more than 5 minutes if possible.

Usage of Benzyl Alcohol (Cinnamon Derived)

Benzyl Alcohol, FEMA 2137 (Product ID 3401) is a versatile ingredient commonly used in cosmetic and food formulations. While specific usage details for this "Cinnamon Derived" version are not available from the product description, Benzyl Alcohol generally functions as:

• Preservative: It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold in formulations, extending shelf life.
• Solvent: It can help dissolve other ingredients in a formulation.
• Fragrance Component: It has a mild, slightly sweet, balsamic aroma and can be used as part of a fragrance blend.