Ingredient Solubility Questions

Asked by: niew_panas On: February 10, 2022 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Could you please provide information on the solubility of Wild Yam Extract (Diosgenin 95%) in Cerasoft, Phytosphingosine in Ethoxydiglycol (specifically 0.1% Phytosphingosine in 1% Ethoxydiglycol), and Centella Asiatica Extract TECA in Ethoxydiglycol and Ultra Solve HPS? If soluble, what are the recommended ratios for dissolution?

Answer

Here is the solubility information for the ingredients you asked about:

  • Wild Yam Extract (Diosgenin 95%) and Cerasoft (Synthetic Ceramide): Wild Yam Extract is soluble in highly polar oil. Cerasoft is an oil-soluble emollient. Based on their solubility properties, Wild Yam Extract should be able to dissolve in Cerasoft.
  • Phytosphingosine and Ethoxydiglycol: Phytosphingosine is soluble in organic solvents and glycols. Ethoxydiglycol is a glycol solvent and carrier. Therefore, Ethoxydiglycol at 1% should be able to dissolve Phytosphingosine at 0.1%.
  • Centella Asiatica Extract TECA and Ethoxydiglycol: Centella Asiatica Extract TECA is soluble in Propylene Glycol and Butylene Glycol. Ethoxydiglycol is a glycol solvent and may be able to dissolve TECA, but the product description does not specify the required ratio for dissolution in Ethoxydiglycol.
  • Centella Asiatica Extract TECA and Ultra Solve HPS: Centella Asiatica Extract TECA is not soluble in oil or water, but is soluble in glycols like Propylene Glycol and Butylene Glycol. Ultra Solve is a solubilizer primarily used for dissolving oils into water. Based on the product descriptions, Ultra Solve is not suitable for dissolving Centella Asiatica Extract TECA.