A few questions about DIY
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Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:50 pm

I'm planning on making my own MAP serum and tetra-C emu oil for post rolling. Is 10% the maximum I should go with MAP or can I go higher without upsetting the required ph? I have some dark melanin spots that I would really like to annihilate.

Question 2: Emu oil with 7% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and wrapping with plastic is good yes? I read its the best carrier but has anti-inflammatory properties which is apparently bad for rolling. Should I not use emu or is it ok to use the next day after peak inflammation? I read somewhere that inflammation need only be a couple hours for the body to get the message to regenerate collagen and will do its job afterwards regardless of redness levels.

Question 3: Is it ok to mix hyaluronic acid with MAP (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate)? Would it effect how well the C gets absorbed and functions? Ive seen recipes but I want to make double sure.

Question 4: I don't need to worry about oxidation with these ingredients but would my hyaluronic acid MAP serum begin to culture bacteria and become a risk of infection when rolling? If so, what preservative should I use without effecting the molecules or ph? Is it best to just make a small batch that I would finish in a month? It just seems to tedious to keep mixing and making though Neutral

Question 5: What is the ph level of 1% HA solution? I need a final ph level of 6-7 for MAP to work.

Question 6: I'm getting "Fruit Acid Complex" from Lotion Crafter. This is what's used to make glycolic acid solution right? I'm looking to do 30% every few days to take care of these hyperkeratosis bumps.

Question 7: I think I read somewhere that vitamin E improves the effectiveness of C. Is this true? Should I add E oil to my MAP serum or is this too anti-inflammatory?

Thanks so much! Very Happy

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