Choosing Vitamin C for Stable, Water-Soluble Serum with Oils
Question
I am developing a serum formulation and have some questions about Vitamin C:
- Are all Vitamin C types sold by the company synthetic or natural?
- Which type of Vitamin C has the highest quality?
- I am interested in Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum. Can I mix other ingredients like Vitamin E and Rose Hip Oil into this base?
- I want a Vitamin C that is water-soluble, stable, can be mixed with Vitamin E and Rose Hip Oil, and does not require EDTA or specific pH adjusters (like pH 7-9). Which type would you recommend?
Answer
Choosing the Right Vitamin C for Your Formulation
Thank you for your inquiry about Vitamin C for your formulation. You are looking for a high-quality, stable Vitamin C that is easy to mix with water and can be combined with ingredients like Vitamin E and Rose Hip Oil, while avoiding EDTA and specific pH adjusters.
Regarding your question about natural Vitamin C, all Vitamin C products available from our company are synthesized, not derived directly from natural sources.
Different forms of Vitamin C offer varying benefits and characteristics. While all our products meet quality standards, their suitability depends on your specific formulation needs.
You mentioned interest in Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol™) Serum. This product is a highly stable, ready-to-use Vitamin C base (15% L-Ascorbic Acid) that is water-soluble. However, as noted in the product description, it is not suitable for mixing with additional ingredients (except fragrance and coloring) as this can affect its stability. Therefore, it would not be suitable for your goal of adding Vitamin E and Rose Hip Oil.
Traditional L-ascorbic acid powders (such as Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) Ultra-Fine) are potent but have low stability, require complicated mixing steps, and often need pH adjustment and sometimes EDTA for stabilization, which you wish to avoid.
Considering your requirements for stability, ease of mixing with water, and compatibility with adding oils like Vitamin E and Rose Hip Oil (in an emulsion), Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate (Vitamin C Hyaluron) is a highly suitable option. This is a stable, water-soluble Vitamin C derivative encapsulated with Hyaluronic Acid. It is easy to mix into the water phase of a formulation and does not explicitly require EDTA or specific pH adjusters (like the pH 7-9 needed for Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate or Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate). It offers good stability and efficacy for whitening and anti-aging.
You can incorporate Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) and Rose Hip Oil (Extra Virgin Organic) into your formulation by creating an emulsion, where the Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate is in the water phase and the oils are in the oil phase, using an appropriate emulsifier.
In summary, while Stabilized Vitamin C (Natural-C Glycol) Serum is not suitable for customization, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate (Vitamin C Hyaluron) aligns well with your needs for a stable, water-soluble Vitamin C that can be easily incorporated into a formula with Vitamin E and Rose Hip Oil without requiring EDTA or specific pH adjustment.
Related Products Mentioned
Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Rose Hip Oil (Extra Virgin Organic)
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) (Ultra-Fine)