Compatibility of Perfect-C, Niacinamide, and Pro Niacin
Asked by: diow_tuatoo
On: December 21, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
What is the compatibility of Perfect-C and Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) in a formula? Can Pro Niacin be used with Vitamin C, specifically Perfect-C, and what pH is required?
Answer
Based on the information provided, the reason Perfect-C and Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) should not be used together in the same formula is because they can react with each other. This reaction creates a new substance which, while not harmful to the skin, causes both the Perfect-C and Vitamin B3 to lose their intended effectiveness.
However, Pro Niacin can be used together with any type of Vitamin C, provided that the pH level of the formula is carefully controlled to be appropriate for that specific type of Vitamin C (for Perfect-C, the recommended pH is 3.5-6.0).
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