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Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:19 pm  |
How about this as a lactic acid exfoliating lotion? It contains 0.43 g lactic acid per 5ml. That equals about 8% lactic acid. Will the ph be low enough?
Molkosan®Whey Concentrate
Molkosan Whey
Molkosan 200 ml
Price $10.19 US
Indications
INTERNAL USE:
To improve digestion and normalize the stomach pH against flatulence and nutrient assimilation problems.
As supportive therapy for Type 2 diabetes, obesity, arthritis, etc. May be used diluted as a vaginal douche.
Promotes the maintenance and development (prebiotic) of a healthy intestinal flora.
EXTERNAL USE:
To disinfect minor wounds, foot and nail mycosis, warts, darters (scurfs) and other skin irritations.
As an adjuvant treatment for chronic skin lesions: eczema, psoriasis and other dermatitis.
As a tonic and exfoliating skin lotion.
Composition
Each teaspoon (5 ml) contains:
Proteins 0.00 g
Lipids 0.00 g
Carbohydrates 0.15 g
D(-) lactic acid 0.14 g
L(+) lactic acid 0.29 g
Total minerals 50.00 mg
Potassium 10.00 mg
Calcium 6.50 mg
Phosphorus5.00 mg
Energy 2.75 Kcal (12 KJ)
Molkosan® is prepared from lactofermented whey from which proteins have been removed. Because of its high content in natural lactic acid, Molkosan® has an acid pH.
Concentrated lactofermented whey. |
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Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:27 pm |
I don't know why you couldn't, but I'm not sure how effective it would be. 8% is not a very high acid percentage even if it is all available as the free acid....which it probably isn't all free acid. Can you measure the pH? I think the free acid should be < pH 2.
Also, I am not sure if the other carbohydrate and mineral components are suitable for a "leave-on" product like a lotion. Maybe you could try using it as a mask and then wash it off?
I tend to be cautious (now) about what I put on my face so maybe it IS okay...I just don't know it is so I wouldn't. Maybe one of the DIY formulators can give a better response? |
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Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:22 pm |
I found the online store called "the formulator" mentioned elsewhere on this forum. Guess what - they have pure lactic acid for just $5.50/16oz.
Shipping was almost ten bucks, so I ended up ordering two bottles  |
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:46 am |
| I'd be very wary of trying food/vitamin supplements as DIY topicals. I did that years ago with some L-Ascorbic and ALA and really burnt my face quite badly. The fillers and other ingredients can be ugly on your skin. |
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:04 am |
| Molly wrote: |
| I'd be very wary of trying food/vitamin supplements as DIY topicals. I did that years ago with some L-Ascorbic and ALA and really burnt my face quite badly. The fillers and other ingredients can be ugly on your skin. |
I agree with Molly on this one, as I've burned my face with "food grade" ingredients before as well. Grape fruit extract comes to mind.....  BHA times a hundred!  |
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:34 pm |
| Good to know - thanks |
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