Fullerene C60 Concentration and Usage Calculation
Question
I need clarification regarding the product Fullerene C60 (Encapsulated in Hyaluron, 500ppm). Does the `500ppm` stated on the product page refer to the concentration of fullerenes in the raw ingredient itself, or is it the resulting concentration in the final formula when using the recommended dosage of 0.2%?
Additionally, if I want to achieve `0.05%` pure fullerenes in my final formula, what percentage of this ingredient should I include in the formulation?
This distinction is crucial for calculating the actual percentage of fullerenes in our final product.
Answer
Based on the product information for our Fullerene C60 (Encapsulated in Hyaluron, 500ppm):
- The "500ppm" stated on the product page refers to the concentration of pure Fullerene C60 within the raw ingredient itself as supplied. 500 ppm is equivalent to 0.05%. So, the ingredient you receive contains 0.05% pure Fullerene C60.
Now, regarding your desired final concentration:
- If you want to achieve a concentration of 0.05% pure fullerenes in your final formula, and the supplied ingredient itself contains 0.05% pure fullerenes, you would mathematically need to include 100% of this ingredient in your formulation.
Please note that using 100% of a single ingredient is not typical for cosmetic formulations. Our recommended usage rate for this Fullerene C60 ingredient in a final formula is typically between 0.1% and 0.5%. For example, using the recommended 0.2% of the supplied ingredient would result in a final concentration of 0.2% * 0.05% = 0.0001% pure Fullerene C60 (or 1 ppm) in your final product.
We recommend formulating within the suggested usage rates for optimal performance and stability.
