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Do i need a penetration enhancer in this niacinamide serum?
This is a serum that i make
Niacinamide 5%
Lactic acid 5% active
Phenoxyethanol 0.5%
Salicylic acid 0.1%
Peg12 dimethicone 0.1%
Citric acid 0.2%
Sodium hydroxide to pH 4.
Water
Package 120ml flip top cap bottle.
Question:
Do i need to use a penetration enhancer like DMI for niacinamide to work better or it is not needed?
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1 Reply
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Hi,
This might help with choosing the enhancer: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26/4/1555
mdpi.com
Niacinamide, a derivative of vitamin B3, has been shown to reduce skin pigmentation (i.e., acting as a brightening agent) and inflammatory responses such as dermatitis and acne vulgaris. However, niacinamide is a hydrophilic compound and poor partitioning to the lipid … Continue reading
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