Vitamin E usage in lip balm (antioxidant) and heat sensitivity
Asked by: nuchsmile
On: December 09, 2016
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
What is the recommended usage percentage for Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) when used as an antioxidant in a lip balm formulation? Are there any precautions regarding heat during formulation or storage?
Answer
Regarding the usage rate of Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol) in lip balm for antioxidant purposes:
The recommended usage rate is 0.05-0.1%.
Please avoid heat as much as possible during preparation and storage, as heat can quickly degrade both the oils in the formulation and the Vitamin E itself.
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