About Arlasolve DMI^TM

"Active ingredients for skin care formulations are only as effective as the delivery system. The more efficient the delivery system, the more likely it is that the active ingredient will perform as intended. Consider all of the benefits made possible by Arlasolve DMI^TM delivery enhancer, a safe carrier ingredient proven to place active ingredients where they are needed most on skin.

A water-white liquid with excellent solvent properties, Arlasolve DMI^TM offers formulators the option to boost the penetration of actives in the epidermis layer of skin, enabling targeted delivery for products such as self-tanners, anti-acne treatments and more. Consumers of skin care products will notice the difference in products formulated with a delivery enhancement agent. Test results show that Arlasolve DMI^TM contributes to fast color development of sunless tanner, with less streaking and longer lasting tan as compared with self-tanner products

without the carrier ingredient.

In other specialty products, such as eye-zone treatments, skin serums, scalp treatments, Arlasolve DMI^TM may be used to enhance skin penetration. The unique solvency properties of Arlasolve DMI^TMboosts performance of formulations such as make-up removers.

Ask consumers why they use a skin care product and chances are good they will purchase one they perceive to be effective. Formulators can improve the odds that an active ingredient will work to the benefit of the consumer in products designed for skin treatment. With Arlasolve DMI^TM, the formulator can enhance the delivery of active ingredients without having to add more active. Effective delivery

of actives such as salicylic acid, Vitamin C, lactic acid, hydrocortisone and hyaluronic acid can even reduce the active ingredient concentration requirement, serving to reduce the formulation cost of finished products. "

Properties

• Enhanced penetration of actives to the epidermis, enabling targeted delivery*
• A lower level of skin irritation with a reduction in the required concentration level of aggressive actives.
• Improved formulation shelf stability, including those susceptible to hydrolysis and transesterfication.
• Miscibility with most organic solvents and non-ionic surfactants.
• Incorporation within many product forms, including clear gels.
• A long history of safe usage. (PDF) *
• Ability to transport water soluble actives into skin, without recrystallization of the active.*
• Ability to produce formulations with standard equipment, without the need for flammable materials handling. 

*Dimethyl isosorbide does NOT

promote penetration of the ingredients into the bloodstream

Dimethyl Isosorbide (Arlasolve DMI) is a solvent that promotes the penetration of skin actives into the epidermis. It is used with many DIY formulations to increase the effectiveness of the active ingredient.

Arlasolve DMI Product details

INCI: Dimethyl Isosorbide
CAS No.: 5306-85-4

Suggested Usage: 1 - 10%
Appearance: Clear oily liquid

Solubility: Dimethyl Isosorbide is soluble in a variety of ingredients including water, cottonseed oil, isopropanol, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, and polysorbate 80.

It is insoluble in hydrogenated castor oil, lanolin, mineral oils or silicone oil (dimethicone).

Storage: Keep bottle upright. Must be stored in fridge. No do not freeze.