40% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (99%) OR EHTANOL(C1-C4 ALCOHOL)
15% ISOPROPYL MIRISTRATE
15% ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
10% OLEIC ACID
10% PROPYLENE GLYCOL
10% DMSO (99%)
DESCRITIONS OF WHY EACH IS USED...
ISO is used as a solvent. It will help dissolve the compound into the solution. It also has some penetration properties.
IPP is used to lubricate the skin it softens it up so the skin can be penetrated easily by the compound(dries quicker and is not as oily feeling as the IPM).
IPM is used for the same reason as the IPP.
Keep in mind that you can use only either IPM or IPP but at a higher %. 15 + 15 = 30%....
OA this is a powerful penetration enhancer. It screws with the lipids in the skin to let the compound go through.
PG this stuff is oily. What it does is keeps the moisture from leaving the skin. The more moisture the easier it is for there compound to penetrate. NO you can't just use water....
DMSO man I love this stuff. It is the most powerful penetration enhancer that is out there that is safe. This addition puts us over the top. This is a must in the solution. If you have sensitive skin this may irritate it but you want to get by. If it irritates too much go to 5% and add 5% to ISO.
If you don't like the smell of it then you could substitute 5% d-limonene for 5% of PG. BUT I like to just put in 2ml of scented oil.
Go with the oil. Don't screw with the recipe......!!!!!!!!!
Other factors that help penetration....
1. Rub the compound on vigorously.. RUB HARD
2. MAX 8g compound in 240ml solution... The less compound in the more surface area the better penetration.
3. Try to wait until dry to put clothing on. Hopefully for you it is only 5 mins max
4. If you can remove hair where compound is being applied. The compound can attach to the hair and thus not go into your skin. SHAVE IT OFF...
