Mixing Actin AC with Serum: Compatibility
Question
Can Actin AC (which requires mixing in oil) be mixed with a 16% Vitamin C Brightening Serum (water-based)? If not, what types of bases or ingredients is Actin AC compatible with?
Answer
Mixing Actin AC with 16% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Based on the product information, Actin AC (5-in-1 Anti-Acne) is designed to be mixed into the oil phase or with lipophilic emollients. The 16% Vitamin C Brightening Serum (Compare To Vichy Liftactiv) is a water-based serum.
Therefore, you cannot directly mix Actin AC into the 16% Vitamin C Brightening Serum because their bases are incompatible (oil vs. water).
What can Actin AC be mixed with?
Actin AC should be mixed into oil-based formulations or with ingredients that are miscible with oil, such as:
- Lipophilic emollients
- Aromatic esters
- Aliphatic esters
The recommended usage rate for Actin AC is 2-4% of the total formulation. It should be added to the oil phase and the temperature should be kept below 50°C during mixing.
