Whitening Agents for Body Butter

Yes, you can add various whitening agents to a body butter formulation. The suitability depends on the solubility of the whitening agent and the type of body butter base you are using (e.g., emulsion-based or anhydrous).

Here are some whitening agents that can be incorporated into body butter, based on their solubility:

Water-Soluble Whitening Agents

These can be added to the water phase of an emulsion-based body butter. For heat-sensitive ingredients, add during the cool-down phase below 60°C.

• CosmoWhite™ (1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide): Water-soluble powder. Usage rate: 0.1-1.5%.
• Z-White™ (Zinc Glycinate): Water-soluble powder. Usage rate: 0.1-3%.
• Raspberry Ketone Glucoside: Water-soluble powder. Mix in water, avoid heat over 60°C. Usage rate: 0.5-3%.
• GlyciWhite™ (Glycinamide HCL): Water-soluble powder. Mix in water, avoid heat above 60°C. Usage rate: 3-10%.
• MelaninTerminate™ (Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein): Water-soluble powder. Mix in water, do not expose to heat. Usage rate: 0.01-0.1%.
• Pep-Even™ (Tetrapeptide-30): Water-soluble liquid. Mix in water, do not expose to heat. Usage rate: 0.5-5.0%.
• GentiWhite™ (Methyl Gentisate): Water-soluble powder. Mix in water, avoid heat over 60°C. Usage rate: 0.2%.
• AEPWhite™ (Aminoethylphosphinic Acid): Water-soluble crystalline powder. Mix in water, avoid heat above 60°C. Usage rate: 0.1-1.0%.
• Hexylresorcinol AF: Water-soluble liquid. Usage rate: 1-3%.

Oil-Soluble Whitening Agents

These can be added to the oil phase or the cool-down phase of your body butter formulation.

• SclareoWhite™ (Sclareolide, Pure): Soluble in oil, glycol, alcohol. Usage rate: 0.1-0.2%.
• ChromaWhite™ (Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate): Soluble in oil. Added in the last step, avoid heat. Usage rate: 0.1-0.5%.

Always check the specific mixing instructions and recommended usage rate for each ingredient you choose to ensure optimal performance and stability in your body butter formulation.