Dermatix Ultra-like Scar Treatment Formula: Ingredients, Viscosity, and Usage Percentages

Asked by: skeggiold.film On: February 19, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Based on the ingredients provided for a Dermatix Ultra-like scar treatment formula, I have a few questions:

  • Comparing ingredients, will the example formula be thicker?
  • What is the maximum percentage for mixing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate or Tocopheryl Acetate?
  • Can Madecassoside-80 be stirred directly into the formula?

Answer

Dermatix Ultra-like Formula Breakdown

Based on the ingredients you provided and the staff's response, here is a breakdown of the Dermatix Ultra-like formula and answers to your questions:

The formula primarily uses silicones to create a film on the skin, which helps the scar tissue retain moisture and aids in recovery. It also includes Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Perfect-C) for skin nourishment.

One ingredient from the original list, PolySilicone-11, is not available. The staff recommended using Silicone Film (Long-Wear, Hard, Dimethicone Base) as an alternative film-forming agent.

The staff provided the following example formula:

  • Cyclopentasiloxane: Remaining percentage to reach 100%
  • Phenyl Trimethicone: 20%
  • Silicone Film (Long-Wear, Hard, Dimethicone Base): 10%
  • Dimethicone (Heavy, Low-Odor): 10%
  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane: 2%
  • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: 2%

Regarding your questions:

  1. Comparing viscosity: The staff mentioned that they cannot definitively say if the example scar treatment formula is thicker. Viscosity can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the proportions of the ingredients. To make the formula less viscous (thinner), you can add Dimethicone (Light, Low-Odor).
  2. Maximum percentage for Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Tocopheryl Acetate:
    • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Perfect-C) is recommended at 2-3%.
    • Tocopheryl Acetate is recommended at 0.1%.
  3. Incorporating Madecassoside-80: You can stir Madecassoside-80 into the formula, but it might cause the formula to become cloudy.