Ingredient Compatibility (Perfect-C, Bisabolol) and EDTA Use with Distilled Water

Asked by: chccake On: August 04, 2016 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

  1. In a skincare product containing Perfect-C™ and other antioxidants, can Bisabolol (German Chamomile Extract) be added to enhance the delivery of key ingredients into the skin? Or will it interfere with the function of Perfect-C™?

  2. If distilled water is used in a formulation instead of regular water, is it still necessary to include Disodium EDTA to chelate ions?

Answer

Based on the information provided:

  1. Regarding the use of Bisabolol with Perfect-C™ and other antioxidants: Bisabolol can act as a penetration enhancer for various ingredients, although the specific effectiveness for Perfect-C™ is not detailed. However, adding Bisabolol will not negatively affect the absorption of other ingredients.
  2. Regarding the use of Disodium EDTA with distilled water: It is recommended to always include Disodium EDTA in the formulation, even when using pure distilled water. This is because distilled water can still absorb ions from the air over time, and Disodium EDTA helps to chelate these ions, contributing to the stability of the formula.