Dermofeel PA 3 chelator, 10 ml

Dermofeel PA 3 Chelating Agent: Enhancing Stability and Efficacy in Natural Cosmetics

Introducing Dermofeel PA 3, a high-performance, natural chelating agent designed to revolutionize your cosmetic formulations. This powerful ingredient is a key to unlocking the full potential of your products by enhancing their stability, shelf life, and overall efficacy. As a crucial component for any formulator committed to creating clean, organic, and natural cosmetics, Dermofeel PA 3 effectively combats the negative effects of metal ions without the use of synthetic alternatives like EDTA.

Product Description and Key Features

Dermofeel PA 3 is a blend of phytic acid and sodium phytate, two naturally derived compounds that work to sequester metal ions. These ions, commonly found in water from pipes or raw materials, can trigger unwanted reactions, such as discoloration, rancidity, and a decrease in a product's effectiveness. By neutralizing these ions, Dermofeel PA 3 ensures that your formulations remain stable, fresh, and potent.

Key features and benefits:

• Natural and Sustainable: Derived from plant-based sources, Dermofeel PA 3 is a biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chelating agents like EDTA.

• Preservative Booster: By chelating metal ions, it enhances the efficacy of cosmetic preservatives, allowing you to use a lower concentration while still maintaining product safety.

• Prevents Rancidity: It protects the delicate oils and fats in your formulations from oxidation, which prevents rancidity and extends the product’s shelf life.

• Maintains Color Stability: It prevents unwanted discoloration and browning in products containing natural extracts and colorants, ensuring they look fresh and appealing over time.

• Boosts Efficacy: By preventing metal ions from interfering with other active ingredients, Dermofeel PA 3 ensures your actives perform at their peak.

• pH Flexibility: It is effective across a wide pH range, making it suitable for a diverse array of cosmetic products.

Applications and Usage Areas

Dermofeel PA 3 is an essential ingredient for any product that uses water, hydrosols, or water-based extracts. Its versatility makes it a must-have for formulators specializing in natural and organic skincare.

1. Emulsions (Creams, Lotions, and Milks):

• Application: Ideal for stabilizing both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions.

• Benefits: Prevents phase separation, maintains a smooth texture, and extends the shelf life of creams, body lotions, and facial moisturizers.

2. Foaming Products (Cleansers, Shampoos, and Soaps):

• Application: Can be added to facial cleansers, body washes, and shampoos.

• Benefits: It helps maintain clear, stable formulas and enhances the foam quality, even in hard water, by preventing the formation of soap scum.

3. Serums and Gels:

• Application: A crucial ingredient for water-based serums, toners, and gels.

• Benefits: Ensures that sensitive ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and peptides remain active and stable over time.

4. DIY and Professional Formulations:

• Application: Suitable for both small-batch hand-made cosmetics and large-scale contract manufacturing.

• Benefits: It’s a simple addition that delivers professional-level stability, making it easier to create high-quality, long-lasting products.

5. Other Applications:

• Hair Care: Used in conditioners and hair masks to prevent color fade and enhance the performance of conditioning agents.

• Deodorants: Helps to stabilize emulsions and prevent potential discoloration from natural actives.

Dosage: The recommended dosage for Dermofeel PA 3 is typically 0.05% to 0.2% of the total formula. It should be added to the water phase of your formulation.

Recipe: Stabilizing and Hydrating Facial Serum

This recipe creates a light, water-based facial serum that is packed with hydrating actives and stabilized with Dermofeel PA 3.

Ingredients:

• 89.7% Distilled water

• 5% Hyaluronic acid solution (1% concentrate)

• 4% Glycerin

• 1% Preservative (like Geogard 221)

• 0.2% Dermofeel PA 3

Instructions: Prepare the Water Phase: In a clean, sanitized beaker, combine the distilled water and glycerin.

Disperse the Hyaluronic Acid: Slowly sprinkle the hyaluronic acid powder into the water and glycerin mixture, stirring gently to disperse it evenly. Let the mixture sit for several hours or overnight to allow the hyaluronic acid to fully hydrate and form a gel.

Add the Stabilizer and Preservative: Once the hyaluronic acid has formed a smooth gel, add the Dermofeel PA 3 and the preservative. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Final Check: Check the pH of the finished serum. It should be in the range of 5.0 to 6.5. Adjust if needed with a drop of lactic acid or sodium bicarbonate solution.

Packaging: Transfer the serum into a clean, airtight bottle with a dropper or pump.

Recommendations:

• Water Quality: Always use distilled or deionized water to prevent introducing unwanted metal ions into your formulation.

• Dosage: The 0.2% dosage in this recipe is a safe and effective starting point for most formulations.

• Mixing: It is essential to mix thoroughly to ensure the Dermofeel PA 3 is fully dispersed and can chelate any metal ions present.

• Storage: Store the finished product in a cool, dark place to maintain its stability and effectiveness.