Vitamin F watersoluble 20 g

Vitamin F Water-Soluble: The Essential Skin Barrier Builder

Discover the revitalizing power of Vitamin F Water-Soluble, a high-quality active ingredient produced in Germany. This pale yellow liquid with a faint characteristic odor is a versatile powerhouse for skincare and haircare, specifically designed to support and strengthen your skin's natural barrier. With its excellent water solubility and a wide pH compatibility range of 3.0–10.0, it easily integrates into various formulations, ensuring deep hydration, enhanced protection, and overall skin and hair health.

Description and Key Features

Vitamin F Water-Soluble (INCI: Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid) isn't a traditional vitamin, but rather a blend of essential fatty acids (EFAs), primarily linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids. These polyunsaturated fatty acids are crucial components of the skin's lipid barrier. Our water-soluble form makes it incredibly easy to incorporate into a wide array of cosmetic products, especially those that are water-based or emulsion-based.

Key features and benefits:

• Skin Barrier Repair and Strengthening: Vitamin F is vital for maintaining the integrity of the skin's natural lipid barrier. It helps to seal moisture in and keep irritants out, significantly reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).
• Intense Hydration: By fortifying the skin barrier, it helps the skin retain moisture more effectively, leading to improved hydration, softness, and suppleness, and preventing dryness and flaking.
• Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Linoleic acid has known anti-inflammatory effects, making Vitamin F beneficial for soothing irritated, sensitive, or redness-prone skin.
• Regenerative and Healing: It supports the skin's natural regeneration processes, aiding in the recovery of damaged or compromised skin.
• Antioxidant Support: While not a primary antioxidant, healthy cell function supported by EFAs contributes to overall skin resilience against environmental stressors.
• Hair Health: It nourishes the scalp and hair follicles, contributing to stronger, healthier, and shinier hair, and can help improve hair elasticity and reduce breakage.
• Water-Soluble Form: This specific form ensures easy integration into aqueous phases of formulations without the need for additional emulsifiers for the Vitamin F itself, simplifying the formulation process.
• Wide pH Compatibility: Its stable pH range (3.0–10.0) allows it to be used in various product types, from acidic toners to alkaline soaps.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

Vitamin F Water-Soluble is a highly adaptable ingredient that can be incorporated into a broad spectrum of cosmetic products (not for use in candles), enhancing their efficacy and consumer appeal.

• Facial Skincare (Creams, Serums, Lotions):
  • Face Creams and Serums: Essential for daily face creams, anti-aging serums, and hydrating boosters, particularly for dry, dehydrated, or mature skin, to improve elasticity and firmness.
  • Eye Creams: Perfect for the delicate skin around the eyes, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve hydration.
  • Protective Skin Products: Ideal for formulations designed to shield the skin from environmental damage, such as pollution or harsh weather.
• Seasonal Skincare:
  • Winter Skincare: A crucial ingredient for products used in colder months when skin is more prone to dryness, cracking, and barrier compromise.
  • Sun Protection Products: Can enhance the skin's resilience when exposed to UV radiation, supporting the barrier function alongside UV filters.
• Hand and Nail Care:
  • Hand and Nail Creams: Provides intensive nourishment and protection for hands and nails, promoting stronger nails and softer cuticles.
• Hair Care Products:
  • Shampoos and Conditioners: Incorporate into hair washes and conditioners to improve scalp health, strengthen hair strands, reduce frizz, and add shine.
  • Hair Masks and Serums: Use in leave-in treatments or masks for deep conditioning and repair, especially for dry, brittle, or damaged hair.
• Decorative Cosmetics:
  • Can be added to foundations, BB creams, or tinted moisturizers to provide subtle skin conditioning benefits, ensuring makeup looks smoother and less drying on the skin.
• Soap Making (Melt & Pour and Cold Process):
  • A beneficial addition to handmade soaps, helping to mitigate the drying effects that some cleansing agents can have, leaving the skin feeling softer and more comfortable after washing.
• Body Care:
  • Body Lotions and Gels: Enhances the moisturizing properties of body products, making them ideal for all skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin.
  • Shower Gels: Can be included in cleansing formulations to provide a gentle, non-stripping wash that supports the skin barrier.

Dosage: The recommended concentration of Vitamin F Water-Soluble in cosmetic formulations is between 0.5% and 3.0%. Adhering to this dosage ensures optimal efficacy and safety.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Aqua Protect" Hydrating Barrier Face Cream

Create a light yet protective face cream designed to hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier, and soothe sensitive skin, perfect for daily use.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitize: Thoroughly sanitize all equipment (beakers, stirring rods, containers) with isopropyl alcohol and let them air dry completely.
2. Prepare Phase A (Aqueous Phase): In a heat-resistant beaker, combine distilled water and glycerin. Heat to 70-75°C (158-167°F).
3. Prepare Phase B (Oil Phase): In a separate heat-resistant beaker, combine emulsifying wax, jojoba oil, shea butter, and cetyl alcohol. Heat to 70-75°C (158-167°F), ensuring all solid ingredients are fully melted.
4. Emulsify: Slowly pour the hot aqueous phase (Phase A) into the hot oil phase (Phase B) while continuously stirring with a hand blender or mixer on low speed. Continue mixing until a smooth, homogeneous emulsion forms. The cream will begin to thicken as it cools.
5. Cool Down: Continue stirring occasionally as the cream cools to below 40°C (104°F). This step is crucial for incorporating heat-sensitive ingredients and ensuring a stable emulsion.
6. Add Phase C (Cool Down Phase): Once the cream has cooled below 40°C, add Vitamin F Water-Soluble, panthenol, allantoin, and the preservative. Mix thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution.
7. Check pH (Recommended): Test the pH of your finished cream. For a face cream, an ideal pH range is typically 5.0-6.0. Adjust if necessary using a diluted solution of lactic acid (to lower pH) or baking soda (to raise pH), adding drop by drop.
8. Package: Transfer the finished cream into clean, sterile jars or pump bottles.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Optimal Dosing: The 2% concentration of Vitamin F in this cream is well within the recommended range and provides excellent barrier-supporting benefits.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Always add Vitamin F Water-Soluble to the cool-down phase of your emulsions (below 40°C) to preserve its integrity and efficacy.
• Compatibility: Its water-soluble nature makes it highly versatile, allowing easy incorporation into serums, gels, lotions, and other water-based or emulsion-based systems.
• Storage: Store the finished cream in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. The chosen preservative ensures product stability and shelf life, but proper storage is key.
• Application: Apply a small amount of the "Aqua Protect" cream to cleansed face and neck morning and night. Its light texture makes it suitable for daily use.
• Skin Types: This cream is particularly beneficial for dry, sensitive, compromised, or mature skin, but it's suitable for all skin types looking for enhanced hydration and barrier support.