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Do esters require an antioxidant?
Specifically, I am thinking to incorporate NatraSil (Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables) into my moisturizer at around 2-3%.
Will I need to add an antioxidant like tocopherol if I do this? There are no other components in the formula that require one.
Thank you!
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I guess that if they are hydrogenated there should not be double bonds but it would be great to hear opinion of professionals.
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ngarayeva001 said:I guess that if they are hydrogenated there should not be double bonds but it would be great to hear opinion of professionals.Thank you; hopefully others will offer some insight!
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I side with @ngarayeva001. By the way @ngarayeva001, I read another post you just made and trust me, even you might not consider yourself a professional, you have more knowledge and experience than many “pros” around, so cheers
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You are mixing up a couple of different things, Esters and Hydrogenated Oils are not one and the same: (1) Esters generally do not require an antioxidant unless there is a component of the chemical structure that contains unsaturated C-C double bonds. The Ester component is an alkylated hydroxyl group that has nothing to do with unsaturated C-C double bonds, the structure is generically C-O-R where R is any alkyl group. (2) Hydrogenated Oils are oils in which the C-C double bond has been “hydrogenated” … the C-C double bonds have been converted to a C-C single bond by the addition of Hydrogen atoms to each carbon of the C-C double bond. The C-C double bond is what makes oils more susceptible to oxidation with benefits from the addition of an antioxidant.
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@MarkBroussard - Thank you for clarifying and providing that thorough explanation!
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