Mixing Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) with LipidSoft™ F (Ethyl Linoleate)

Yes, you can mix Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) and LipidSoft™ F (Ethyl Linoleate) directly. Both ingredients are oil-soluble, so they will blend into a clear oil solution without needing a cream binder (emulsifier).

Key Considerations:

• When to use a binder: You only need a cream binder (emulsifier) if you plan to mix these oils with water to create a cream or lotion. For an oil-based serum, no binder is required.
• Mixing Method: Simply stir them together into your oil phase.
• Heat Sensitivity:
  • Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol): Avoid high heat. If heating is necessary, do not exceed 50°C for more than 5 minutes to maintain its efficacy.
  • LipidSoft™ F (Ethyl Linoleate): Can withstand heat up to 80°C for up to 15 minutes.

Recommended Usage:

• Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol): 0.1-2%
• LipidSoft™ F (Ethyl Linoleate): 1-20%

Summary: If you are only mixing these two ingredients, they will form a homogeneous oil blend. No additional stabilizers are needed unless water is introduced into the formula.