Working with DMAE

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There was a study done a while back by & , testing DMAE

amine form in formulations. DMAE amine form is a non-diluted liquid

form. Pretty much based on Perricone's assertion that DMAE is an

effective anti-aging active. The results of the study show a definite

significance in the results to assert some facial lifting and

diminishing of wrinkles. Most people use the bitartrate form which is a

powdered salt, and not all that effective. In order to get even close

to a 3% DMAE amine serum gel, you would have to use 12 to 14 % of

powdered DMAE bitartrate. The amine form is a hazmat substance and very

hard to get your hands on. Not for the faint of heart or new

formulators. The pH of gels for serums containing the amine form will

have a higher pH; should be around a pH of 9. More than 4% amine form

is not better and could be harmful to the skin. All told I used a very

high 14% of bitartrate [powdered] DMAE in a serum gel and also a serum

made of 4% DMAE amine. The amine form is by far more effective & less

abrasive. Despite the high pH of the amine form it is nicer on my skin

than the more neutral to slightly acidic serum containing the

bitartrate form. I'm going to try to pitch for a higher pH cream using

the amine form; something on the order of Dr. Perricone's cream. Any

one else experimenting with DMAE?????

Huggs, Bekka