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Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:48 pm  |
| Have any ladies here invented an anhygrous Vitamin C recipe, like SkinMedica C complex? |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:45 am |
You are welcome. Let us know how it works and which one you make. I would be interested in your review!
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 1:48 pm |
| I know some people use Monistat Gel as the base for anhydrous vitamin C. |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:05 pm |
| I would like to know how it goes too so update please!! |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:17 pm |
Uuhhhh Skipie if this sounds stupid sorry, the only Monistat I know of is the cream and suppositories for dreaded yeast infection.....are people using this and if so I didn't know of a gel formula??
Please enlighten if you are laughing as you read this well I am getting a chuckle writing it. But people do some strange things..... Preparation H for eye bags.
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:23 pm |
It's the monistat chafing gel, DarkMoon. A lot of people use the gel as a primer. And you're right - people do some strange things.  |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:35 pm |
| I think I'll give the MUA recipe a try first. Will definitely update you guys on the result! |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:39 pm |
Wow,
you learn something new every day, I think I would have to pass on that as well. To each his/her own. I am sorry I can't resist this does crack me up. |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:08 pm |
ANHYDROUS VITAMIN C (THDA) 7%
- 7% Tetrahexyldecly Ascorbate
- 1% Vitamin E Oil
- 92% Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=139254&catid=26832 |
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:22 pm |
I am almost speechless thinking about this almost but what pops into my head would probably get me into trouble. I like the Forum too much to post the things flashing through my brain.
I will thank you for my "laugh of the day"
not being judgemental just extremely amused. |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:29 pm |
| DarkMoon wrote: |
I am almost speechless thinking about this almost but what pops into my head would probably get me into trouble. I like the Forum too much to post the things flashing through my brain.
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Just think of it as "Dimethicone", and it will push all the other stuff right out of your head..  |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:49 pm |
I am just glad you didn't tell me people were using this in lip care recipes My mind would really go to some strange yet amusing places! Especially if it was for plumping!!!
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Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:08 pm |
The Monistat C Serum is what I plan to make next. Kassy's right, look at what it is made of..Dimethicone...common ingredient in face products.
Not a stretch for me at this point anyway, I've started using estrogel (meant for vaginal use) on my face. Reportedly this can help with wrinkles for post-menopausal women.
Yucky you think? Well... when you think about what tissues these products are designed for... how gentle would they be on your face? Hmm. |
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Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:51 pm |
I know a lot of gyno's give women estrogen cream for the face. I even thought about it years back. I wasn't trying to offend, just a bit of fun included in question as I honestly never have seen the "gel" for sale!
Loads of people think my DIY thing is crazy as well.
If we can't poke a bit of fun in the mix it gets a bit too serious.
JMHO
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Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:24 pm |
I'm always up for a good laugh.. Besides, we look so much prettier with the corners of our mouths turned up..
Live, love + laugh till your sides hurt... that's my motto! |
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Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:56 am |
Kasey, Llucy,
Glad you understand, with what is going on in my life humor is my only saving grace, without it I think we would all go mad, or turn into one of those shrivelled up prune faced mean old people! I don't ever want to go there!!
I get the whole post menopause thing only too well, 15+ years, happened at 40, I love wild chin hairs ect.
Last week I thought I had a HUGE blackhead in my left eyebrow, got a little nuts and squeezed, well it was a hair only it was about 4/5 times as thick as a normal eyebrow. Plucked it and had a beautiful little sore up there for most of the week!
Now please feel free to have a good chuckle on me. |
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:23 am |
I have always been concerned about the use of silicones as a carrier base for Vitamin C.
Siliones are used in products such as the anti-chafing gel to form a barrier on top of the skin. This barrier is designed to *prevent penetration* of any ingredients into the skin.
How would the C in a silicone base permeate the stratum corneum?
I realize Skinmedica uses a silicone base in its product, but when I contacted them they would not release of the details of how their product is able to penetrate the skin, claiming proprietary rights to the data, presumably they are concerned about people copying their privately developed formula, which they claim is a sort of "dermal patch".
Would love to see any feedback on this.
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:23 am |
| Some cones, such as cyclomethicone, evaporate immediately upon the touch of skin. Cyclomethicone actually acts as an excellent carrier to deliver actives. |
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:32 am |
Do you have a reference for that info on Cyclomethicone? It is contrary to everything I've read and Cyclomethicone is even a primary ingredient in a product called "body armor" - designed to prevent substances from penetrating the skin.
The Monistat gel is comprised of Dimethicone.
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:54 pm |
I believe that the Vitamin C enters the skin through contact with the skin and moisture. Not that the Dimethicone helps it to penetrate. Dr. G. Todorov wrote an article on that.
http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/ |
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:13 pm |
Very interesting read, thanks for the link. Now after my honest to goodness chuckle where do you find the monistat gel???? I swear with 2 daughters and myself I have had the occasion to purchase Monistst but have not seen the gel. At the price I would get rid of hyperpigmentation everywhere!
Did I just overlook it Walgreens, CVS.
TIA
if my spelling is off, sleep deprivation does such wonderful things to the brain!!
I will check out Kasey's recipe if I can find the gel! |
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:22 pm |
If you search that board, you will see that I asked Dr. Todorov the same question.
To my recollection, it is the only post of mine that he has never responded to. I wondered whether it might be that the question raised an issue he did not want to go into.
Skinmedica apparently uses a proprietary process to overcome this hurdle.
If I could make an effective anhydrous C formula at home, I would have been doing that for the past 2 years, instead of doing what I have been doing (buying Skinmedica C or making my own water based serum).
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:01 pm |
I don't believe there is any proprietary ingredients in the Skinmedica C to increase penetration. Does anyone know what that ingredient is? I believe that they do include the oil-soluble Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate which would readily pass through into the skin. I just bought that form of Vitamin C but it is rather pricey!
I think it was the proprietor of BulkActives (John) who had discussed the penetration of Ascorbic Acid through skin contact and moisture cause I can't find the source anymore but for some reason that sticks out in my mind. Also that there is a larger concentration of Ascorbic Acid in the recipe possibly to increase the likelihood of passing into the skin. I noticed the study mentioned by Dr. Todorov uses 20 to 25% of Ascorbic Acid which is quite high. |
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