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substituting powder HA for liquid
Hi guys,
My formula calls for powder hyaluronic and i bought a liquid made up of the following: INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aqua
Should I just suck it up and buy powder or how can I use the liquid in place of it % wise?Maybe I am overthinking it.
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You can do whatever you like!
Hyaluronic acid usage is mostly constrained by cost and viscosity build up depending on molecular weight. Too much can also dry and leave a powdery film or pill on the skin it seems. Some claim that it can have a “drying” effect if concentrations are too high or used in dry climates (take it with a grain of salt).Only by experimentation you’ll find what the best amounts to use are. Normally you want to use the least amount of a product that still gives noticeable results to keep costs low and profit margins high!
Worst case scenario: you spend a lot of money on a expensive and trendy raw material. 🙂
When it comes to what is used: 1-2% hyaluronic acid (1% HMW, 0.5-1% SLMW and MMW). But this is just a guideline. The liquid version you have doesn’t specify molecular weights or concentration. If they do, calculate how much you need of that solution to achieve whatever final concentration you want.
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Thanks @letsalcido
I figured I was overthinking it.
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