Formulation Advice for Calcium Thioglycolate Formula

Regarding your questions about the Calcium Thioglycolate formula:

• Replacing Mineral Oil with Sesame Oil: Based on the technical information for Calcium Thioglycolate, it is stated that the formula should avoid any type of natural oil, such as sesame oil. Using natural oils can cause the Calcium Thioglycolate to precipitate. Therefore, sesame oil cannot be used as a direct replacement for Mineral Oil in this formula. Mineral Oil or other non-polar oils are recommended.

• Using Benzoyl Peroxide with Calcium Thioglycolate: It is not recommended to use Benzoyl Peroxide together with Calcium Thioglycolate in the same formulation. Calcium Thioglycolate is a reducing agent used for hair removal, while Benzoyl Peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent typically used for acne treatment. Combining a strong reducing agent with a strong oxidizing agent can lead to instability, loss of effectiveness of both ingredients, and potentially undesirable reactions in the product. These ingredients work best in separate formulations designed for their specific purposes.

Always follow the recommended formulation guidelines and usage instructions for Calcium Thioglycolate carefully to ensure product stability, effectiveness, and safety.