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BulkActives are DIY skin care suppliers of skin actives, cosmetic ingredients, cosmeceuticals, active ingredients, and standardized botanical extracts for diy skin care products and homemade cosmetics.
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We now offer a range of NON-formaldehyde releasing preservatives:
phenoxyethanol (paraben free) & paraben and phenoxyethanol combo
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White Willow - bark extract 80%...more salicin and a light beige color!
Out of stock:
Oat Beta Glucan
Ferulic acid 99% (Natural)
Is an active ingredient for DIY skin care and homemade cosmetics from BulkActives.
Product details
Assay: 99.3% Appearance: Fine white to off white powder.
Solubility: non-denatured ethanol, very slightly soluble in water,
slightly soluble in Dimethyl
isosorbide
Percentage for C+E+Ferulic: 0.5%
Suggested percentage: No data available - up to
customer's discretion.
Storage: Store in cool and dry place. Keep away from direct
strong light and heat.
Country of origin: China
Manufacturer's Data: Ferulic Acid COA
C+E+Ferulic
"SkinCeuticals antioxidant combination of C+E+Ferulic delivers an unprecedented 8 times the skin's natural protection against photoaging - neutralizing free radicals, helping build collagen, and providing unmatched antioxidant protection. Containing 15% pure L-ascorbic acid and 1% alpha tocopherol, the addition of 0.5%Ferulic acid doubles the already synergistic benefits of the original high-potency formula, C+E, transforming it into an unrivaled super-antioxidant combination." SkinCeuticals, CE Ferulic Fact Sheet
Skinceuticals ingredient listing - DIY alternative
Water
Ethoxydiglycol (solvent for Ferulic acid, penetration enhancer) - Replace with Arlasolve DMI
L-ascorbic Acid 15%
Propylene Glycol (solvent for Ferulic acid) - Can use Ethanol (UNdenatured ethanol, vodka, grain alcohol, Everclear). Do NOT use denatured alcohol.
Glycerin (solvent, humectant)
Laureth-23 (nonionic surfactant, emulsifier) - Replace with Gelmaker Plus
Alpha Tocopherol 1% - Replace with mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols
Phenoxyethanol (bactericide) - Use Euxyl PE 9010 or Euxyl K300
Triethanolamine (pH balancer)
Ferulic Acid .5%
Panthenol (humectant, emollient, moisturizer)
Sodium Hyaluronate (humectant)
Optional extras: Idebenone, CoQ10, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, centela asiatica
References:
Ferulic acid is commonly used in the DIY C+E Ferulic serum (commonly known as skinceuticals). The powder provides broad spectrum sun damage and antioxidant protection. It is also used for to skin lightening and brightening formulas.
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