A little motivation for your weekend of formulating, here is some info on returning Coffee Butter and new to the scene Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (oil soluble Vitamin C).
If you like rich, creamy, luscious body butters, look no further than our Coffee Butter!!! This is a hydrogenated butter that is ready for you to use in Body Butters, Body Lotions, Lip Balms, Lip Scrubs, Body Scrubs, Soap Bars, Hair Masks and so much more!
Coffee Butter is a temp stable butter, meaning it won’t ever turn into a liquid at room temperature. This butter will boost your viscosity on any formula, maintaining its integrity through hot and cold.
Coffee Butter is a light tan color with a rich coffee aroma. Delicious for anything to perk you up!
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is the most stable version of Vitamin C. This version has already been solubilized in oil, making it no longer oxidative. Most vitamin c’s start oxidizing as soon as they are exposed to air. This one is stabilized and ready for you to use!
The oil-soluble form of Vitamin C considered to be more potent than L-Ascorbic acid and other Vitamin C compounds, and has a higher rate of penetration (because it is lipid soluble, like human skin) than other derivatives; it also has a higher rate of conversion to Vitamin C within the dermis.
Vitamin C is a prominent ingredient in rejuvenating skincare and hair care formulas. Vitamin C is not only an extremely beneficial anti-oxidant, it is also a contributing factor in increasing moisture and hydration in the epidermis and in hair follicles, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is stable in formulations, can penetrate the skin’s lipid barrier, and helps to lighten and brighten skincare, plus it helps to increase natural collagen production. You can use this version of oil soluble vitamin c in sun care formulas, facial oils, facial creams, eye serums, lip balm/lip treatments, hair oils, scalp treatments, and more.
Multiple studies point to THDA being one of the better forms of Vitamin C, not only for its increased stability and penetration, but for its increased antioxidant activity and effectiveness in promoting collagen production. One study found that THDA surpasses the penetration of L-Ascorbic acid by threefold at the same concentration, and maintains a higher penetration rate, reaching both the epidermis and dermis.
You can combine the use of Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for a higher level of brightening. Both vitamin C and B3 work to combat dark spots and increase brightness. Just a 3% level of Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate has been shown to decrease UV induced skin darkening. This makes Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate an excellent addition to all post-sun treatments.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate also works great on hair. You can start at 0.1% up to 0.5% to help repair damaged cuticles. It will also leave hair shinier and feeling healthier. A great blend of oils for hair would be Organic Broccoli Seed Oil (natural silicone alternative), Oregon Hazelnut Oil, Organic Argan Oil, Organic Black Seed Oil, Organic Baobab Oil, with 0.5% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and an essential oil blend of Lavender40/42, Juniper, Ros
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is so gentle and bio-available for the skin that it can be combined with Retinol products.
Excellent Vitamin C Facial Serum:
Aloe Gel Base
10% Organic Broccoli Seed Oil
2% Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil
2% Organic Black Seed Oil
3% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
2% BiEau Actif Tri-Mushroom
Vitamin C Facial Lotion
Lotion Base made with Organics
4% Tetrahexyldecl Ascorbate
2% Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil
2% Organic Black Seed Oil
5% Bakuchi Oil
1% Tri-Peptide Blend
5% Niacinamide B3 (dissolve in a little Organic Neroli Hydrosol before blending into lotion base)
Let’s get formulating!!
