Mixing Safe-B3, GlucoBright, Ethoxydiglycol into Oil-Based Body Cream
Question
I would like to know the method for mixing the following three ingredients into an oil-based body cream:
- Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide, Switzerland)
- GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine)
- Ethoxydiglycol
Can I mix ingredients 1, 2, and 3 together first, and then add this mixture to the main base ingredients?
Answer
Mixing Safe-B3™, GlucoBright™, and Ethoxydiglycol into Oil-Based Cream
Based on the properties of these ingredients:
- Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide) and GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine) are both water-soluble powders. They are typically mixed into the water phase of a formulation.
- Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent and carrier that is soluble in water, glycols, and natural oils. It can help dissolve substances and enhance skin penetration.
For an oil-based body cream, it is likely an emulsion containing both oil and water phases.
Mixing Method:
Yes, you can pre-mix the three ingredients before adding them to the main cream base. A recommended method is to first dissolve the Safe-B3™ and GlucoBright™ powders. Since Ethoxydiglycol is a good solvent and is soluble in both water and oil, you can use it to help dissolve the powders.
- Pre-mix: Combine the desired amounts of Safe-B3™ and GlucoBright™ powders with Ethoxydiglycol. Stir well to ensure the powders are fully dissolved in the Ethoxydiglycol. If your cream base contains a water phase, you could also use a small amount of water along with the Ethoxydiglycol to dissolve the powders more easily, as they are primarily water-soluble.
- Incorporate into Cream Base: Once the powders are completely dissolved in the Ethoxydiglycol (or Ethoxydiglycol/water mixture), gently incorporate this pre-mix into your oil-based cream base. Ensure even dispersion throughout the cream.
This method helps ensure that the water-soluble powders (Safe-B3™ and GlucoBright™) are fully dissolved and evenly distributed in the final oil-based cream, preventing issues like grittiness. Ethoxydiglycol will also function as a carrier to help these active ingredients penetrate the skin.
Remember to adhere to the recommended usage rates for each ingredient as specified in their product descriptions.
Related Products Mentioned
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine)