Mixing Safe-B3 (Niacinamide) with Ethoxydiglycol for Dark Spot Reduction
Question
I have purchased Safe-B3 powder (Niacinamide) and Ethoxydiglycol from your store, understanding that Ethoxydiglycol can enhance delivery. I want to mix these two ingredients for personal use to reduce acne dark spots on my back. Can I mix them directly? If so, what is the recommended mixing procedure, optimal ratio/concentration for each ingredient, and how should I use the resulting mixture?
Answer
Answer
You are asking about mixing Safe-B3 powder with Ethoxydiglycol to reduce dark spots from acne on your back for personal use.
Safe-B3 is Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), which helps reduce dark spots and redness and strengthens the skin barrier. Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent and carrier that helps deliver active ingredients into the skin more effectively. Therefore, mixing these two ingredients is possible, and Ethoxydiglycol can indeed enhance the penetration of Safe-B3 as you understood.
For a simple personal-use mixture, you can dissolve the Safe-B3 powder in Ethoxydiglycol and/or water.
Recommended Concentrations:
- Safe-B3 (Niacinamide): A concentration of 5% is generally recommended. Safe-B3 is a high-purity grade that can be used up to 10% with less risk of flushing compared to standard Niacinamide. However, if you are new to using it or have sensitive skin, it's best to start with 5%.
- Ethoxydiglycol: For leave-on skin products, the current regulatory limit is typically up to 2.6% for safety. It is recommended to use within this limit.
Mixing Instructions (Example for 100g batch):
You can weigh the ingredients according to your desired ratio, ensuring the total adds up to 100g. For example, to make 100g of a solution with 5% Safe-B3 and 2.6% Ethoxydiglycol:
- Weigh 5g of Safe-B3 powder.
- Weigh 2.6g of Ethoxydiglycol.
- Weigh 92.4g of clean water (e.g., distilled or RO water) (100 - 5 - 2.6 = 92.4).
- Combine the Ethoxydiglycol and water.
- Gradually add the Safe-B3 powder to the liquid mixture (Ethoxydiglycol + water) and stir until the powder is completely dissolved, resulting in a clear liquid.
- Store in a clean, airtight container.
Precautions:
- Since this is a simple homemade mixture without preservatives, it's best to make small batches that you can use up quickly and store it in a cool place to maintain quality.
- Before applying to a large area, perform a patch test on a small area of skin to check for any allergic reactions or irritation.
- Ethoxydiglycol enhances skin penetration. If the skin on your back has open wounds or active acne lesions, applying this mixture might cause irritation. Avoid applying directly to such compromised skin.
Mixing Safe-B3 with Ethoxydiglycol as described above can help you create a Niacinamide serum that is effective for reducing dark spots from acne.
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Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
