The word “biotin” comes from the ancient Greek word “biotos,” which means “life” or “sustenance.” B vitamins, and specifically biotin, help keep your skin, hair, eyes, liver, and nervous system healthy. Biotin also known as Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H is commonly found in many anti-aging products as well as strengthening products for hair and nails. Since it is water soluble it can be used as an ingredient in many formulations from lotions, shampoos, conditioners, scrubs, and anything containing portion water.
INCI Nomenclature: Biotin
Appearance: White Powder
Solubility: Can be dispersed in gel or cream ,Soluble in water, insoluble in oils and esters.
Use: For products that accelerate hair growth, nourish hair, reduce hair loss. including skin care
Mixing method: Mix it into the last step of the recipe. By spinning to distribute in the formula.
Usage rate: 0.1-0.2% (more than 0.2% is not recommended)
Storage: Store in the refrigerator, temperature 6-8 degrees, do not expose to light, shelf life at least 2 years.
Common Uses: Pure Biotin helps improve skin hydration, smoothness, and appearance. In addition, some studies show that biotin can strengthen fingernails and make them grow faster. Biotin is a versatile addition to your beauty routine.
- Accelerates hair regrowth reduce shedding strengthen hair roots Maintain healthy hair Suitable for use in shampoo or conditioner formula or Leave-on conditioner or Hair Tonic.
- Helps maintain healthy nails Suitable for use in hand-cream formulations.
- Helps maintain healthy skin for skin cream formula
In any formulation containing biotin, there should be Urea 3-7% (recommended 5%), which can help better bring Biotin into the skin. It was found that it can help bring Biotin into the skin at least 2 times more than the formula that has not been used. Urea , in the formula that is used Urea should be filled Triacetin at a rate of approximately 10% of Urea (eg Urea 5% to use Triacetin 0.5%) to help control the pH of the formula. Urea can deteriorate
WARNING: This type of Biotin sold is 100% pure Biotin. In the process of weighing or mixing, there must be a respiratory protection device such as mask inhalation into the respiratory tract without protective equipment If it occurs in large quantities can be harmful to the body