Modifying the Vitamin C E Ferulic Formula for Your Brand

The well-known Vitamin C E Ferulic formula is copyrighted and cannot be directly reproduced for sale under your own brand. To create a product based on the concept of combining Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid without infringing on the existing copyright, you would need to make significant modifications to the formula.

This could involve:

• Changing the type of Vitamin C: Instead of using the specific form or concentration in the original formula, you could explore other effective forms such as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, or Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. Each has different properties regarding stability, solubility, and skin absorption.
• Adjusting ingredient concentrations: Altering the percentages of Vitamin C, Vitamin E (like dl-alpha tocopherol), and Ferulic Acid.
• Modifying the base formula: Changing the solvents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and other inactive ingredients used in the formulation.
• Adding other beneficial ingredients: Incorporating additional active ingredients that complement the core antioxidants.

It is crucial that the resulting formula is distinctly different from the copyrighted one. Minor tweaks may not be sufficient. Consulting with a professional cosmetic formulator is highly recommended to develop a stable, effective, and legally distinct product.

Regarding your second question about applying Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) directly to the face, while it is technically possible, it is generally not recommended. This form of Vitamin E is very viscous and sticky, making it difficult for the skin to absorb effectively. You would not get the full benefits, and it could feel unpleasant on the skin. It is best used when properly incorporated into a cosmetic formulation at an appropriate concentration.