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Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:40 am |
After doing too much Internet "research" behind my boss's back, I finally have arrived at a Vitamin C Powder formulation.
Yes, I ensured that my Vitamin C powder was in fact L-Acsorbic Acid.
I purchased a mortar and pestle to grind the C into an ultra fine powder.
I than proceed to mix the powder with Monistat Anti Chafing Gel......which apparently (according to many on the Personal Formulator site) the best base and rivals Smashbox as a primer.
It is difficult to mix the powder with the Monistat.....I really have to force the powder in. The final consistency is dry and crumbly, which is when I press it into my skin. It seems to absorb......eventually.
The end result is my skin looks matte and lovely. I just wondered if anybody has a suggestion about "easing" the mixing process.
I like the Monistat because it does not contain water, which apparently reduces the strength of the Vitamin C.
I have tried an alternate recipe where I mixed the C with Glycerin and a tiny amount of distilled H20. The end texture was that of a serum....but I could not stand the stickiness of the Glycerin.
Perhaps somebody has suggestions about the "Monistat" recipe. What could I add to faciliate mixing? |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:50 am |
Hi belledivine67,
While I too have heard of the superior qualities of the Monistat Anti-chafing gel as a primer ... I hadn't heard of it as an ideal vehicle for Vitamin C.
Unfortunately, Vitamin C is water soluable ... and while the amount of water does speed up the degradation of the Vitamin C, I suspect you need it in order to actually make it available as an active for your skin.
I would take the smallest amount of distilled water that you can use to dissolve the Vitamin C [l-ascorbic acid] ... and then mix that with your Monistat.
Some people have used KY jelly as their vehicle but it does contain water ... which is why the l-ascorbic will dissolve in it.
I don't think there is a way of eliminating water from the mix ... because l-ascorbic needs water in order to dissolve and become available to the skin. The key is to limit the amount of water to the least amount necessary to dissolve the l-ascorbic acid.
I suspect, you see, that your current "formula" doesn't, in fact, give you any benefit from the Vitamin C. A tiny amount might in fact, dissolve when it comes into contact with, say, a damp face ... but I suspect very little does.
Now I'm not a chemist ... but from what I've researched, the water is necessary.
Good luck
Mary |
_________________ Over 50, combo, OCM. Originator of Pearl Paste ... www.silkenpearl.com |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:06 am |
Hi Mary
It's a bit OT but I can see you're a DIYer and no-one answered me on the DIY thread.
If I want to use green tea as an anti-oxidant and I just brew it up and pat it on my skin is that considered effective or do you need some carrier agent like HA or emu to help it penetrate?
TIA Molly |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:08 am |
Thanks Mary. I believe that you are correct. I will modify my "formulation" by dissolving the L-Ascorbic acid with a small amount of distilled h20 before mixing it with the Monistat.
I want to do this on an "as needed" basis to ensure that the C is at least somewhat preserved.
Although some ponit out that everytime you open the bottle of vitamin c powder, it begins to degrade.
I guess I will continue purchasing the L-Ascorbic acid in small containers!!
With regard to the Monistat....it is fabulous. I have never used a primer but it makes my skin look divine. I definitely recommend it!! |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:13 am |
Hi Molly,
If you brew the green tea and then use it, it will be fine as a toner as is. The problems come in when you want to make up a "supply" and use it over several days. I suspect that the "freshness" of the tea is imperative.
However, you could also dissolve the contents of a couple of green tea capsules into witch hazel or distilled water [with some sort of preservative like a tiny amount of alcohol] and use that over several days and probably get the same effectiveness.
HA isn't necessary for penetration ... although PG is thought to assist in penetration so you might consider getting some of that.
Hi belledivine67,
I'm dying to try Monistat ... but I'm in Canada and the company hasn't made the product available to Canadians yet. I may, however, just have to break down and buy a couple of bottles through drugstore.com and try it out!
It hasn't made you break out I gather?
Mary |
_________________ Over 50, combo, OCM. Originator of Pearl Paste ... www.silkenpearl.com |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:18 am |
Mary...
It has yet to make me break out....and I definitely have acne prone skin. The Monistat actually seems to mattify my skin.
I make sure to stick to my benzoyl peroxide regimine in the evenings to prevent possible breakouts.
I am keeping my fingers crossed! I tried Laura Mercier's silk foundation which looked lovely, but resulted in a horrible break out. |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:29 am |
Mary - thanks. It's fresh so I'll carry on as I am then. |
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