Questions about Vitamin B3 Powder: Mixing, Packaging, and Storage
Asked by: nunaengwa
On: February 28, 2013
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I have some questions about using Vitamin B3 powder:
- Is it okay to estimate the amount of Vitamin B3 powder (e.g., a pea-sized amount) to mix with a small amount of cream for single use?
- What type of packaging does the Vitamin B3 powder come in?
- If I mix Vitamin B3 powder with water to create a stock solution, how long can I store it, and is it necessary to add a preservative?
Answer
Based on the forum discussion regarding Vitamin B3:
- Mixing fresh with cream: It is not recommended to estimate the amount of Vitamin B3 (e.g., pea-sized) when mixing with cream for single use. Precise measurement according to usage guidelines is necessary to ensure the product is effective and to avoid potential side effects from using too much or getting no results from using too little. The recommended methods involve using a high-precision scale or preparing a stock solution with a known concentration by mixing a measured amount of B3 with water, and then using a measured amount of this solution.
- Packaging: The packaging depends on the weight purchased. Sizes below 100 grams typically come in jars or medicine bottles. Sizes 100 grams and above come in foil sachets. All packages are sealed within an outer foil sachet for protection against light and moisture.
- Storage of stock solution (B3 + water): If you prepare a stock solution by mixing Vitamin B3 with clean water, it can last for a reasonable time, at least 15 days is considered safe. For longer storage, it is recommended to add a preservative to the solution. Alternatively, mixing the Vitamin B3 directly into an existing cream might be a better option, as most commercial creams already contain preservatives, potentially eliminating the need to add extra preservatives or dilute the cream significantly with water.