Powdered Vitamins for Scar Care in Lotion

For reducing scars and mixing with body lotion, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin 1%) is an ingredient that can help. It works by stimulating the production of new skin cells, which can be beneficial for improving the appearance of damaged skin, such as acne scars.

How to Mix and Use:

• Vitamin B12 powder is water-soluble and can be mixed into formulations containing water, like lotion.
• It's best to mix it into the lotion at room temperature, avoiding heat.
• Pay attention to the pH of the lotion; Vitamin B12 is most stable in a pH range of 4.0-6.5.

Regarding Mixing and Storing:

• Vitamin B12 is sensitive to light and can deteriorate quickly when exposed to it. Therefore, the mixture should be stored in an opaque container.
• For long-term storage, keeping it in the refrigerator (6-8 degrees Celsius) is recommended.
• Due to its sensitivity, it might be better to mix smaller batches or mix the powder into your lotion right before application, rather than preparing a large batch to store for a long time in a potentially unsuitable container or environment.

While Vitamin E is also known for skin nourishment, the powdered Vitamin E products found are in bead form. These beads are designed to break upon application and may absorb water and weaken if pre-mixed and stored in lotion, making them less suitable for this specific application method and storage requirement compared to the soluble Vitamin B12 powder.