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Anyone try Elfamoist AC?
I don’t see much discussion around here on Elfamoist-AC (Acetamidoethoxyethanol). It’s a humectant that offers 30+ hours of hydration. Has anyone tried it? How does it compare to other humectants like glycerin or propanediol. I’m also interested in Saccharide Isomerate, which seems like it would be nice as it claims 72 hours of moisturizing effects.
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I advise not to buy into supplier’s fairy tales. If that 30h test was done independently and compared to glycerin, then glycerin might have kicked acetamidoethoxyethanol’s ass. Considering both as hygroscopic materials, glycerin has the ability to bind more water molecules and more tightly. It has other properties as well when entering skin, and the best part, it’s super cheap.
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Yes, I agree. But the only downside to glycerin is that it can be sticky/tacky. I do believe a blend of humectants can reduce tackiness, which is what I’m trying to do here. Do you have any suggestions for a water-based hydrating serum?
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Glycerin can be sticky when you use more than some level, like 4-5%. But I understand now. Yes, you could use a mixture of humectants (unfortunately, not the occlusive ones since they are not water soluble). For a water based serum, perhaps Glycerin, PPG (or Urea) and Hyaluronic acid could work well.
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