Potentia DMI
INCI: Dimethyl Isosorbide
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Description
Potentia DMI is a clean, bio-based multifunctional ingredient that revolutionizes skincare formulation by enhancing the delivery and performance of active ingredients. As a sophisticated penetration enhancer and solvent, Potentia DMI ensures your active ingredients reach their target site within the skin for faster, more visible results—all while creating luxurious, lightweight textures that consumers love.
The Smart Delivery Advantage
Potentia DMI uniquely penetrates the skin without causing irritation, making it an ideal carrier for premium skincare formulations. Recognized for its outstanding solubilizing capacity, it acts as a powerful triple-action ingredient: solvent, penetrant, and delivery agent.
Key Benefits
Boosts Active Ingredient Delivery
Dramatically improves dermal penetration and enhances the efficacy of actives including vitamins, niacinamide, CBD, retinoids, and AHA/BHAs.
Enhances Product Performance
Helps active ingredients reach their target site within the skin layers for visible, faster results that your customers will notice.
Non-Greasy Sensory Feel
Lightweight, non-oily texture that leaves a smooth, elegant finish on the skin. Helps reduce sticky and tacky feel in formulations.
Improves Formula Stability
Prevents crystallization and phase separation, extending shelf life and preserving product integrity for reliable, long-lasting formulations.
Application Categories
Potentia DMI significantly boosts the effectiveness of:
- Sunscreens – Enhanced UV filter performance
- Anti-Wrinkle Treatments – Deeper delivery of peptides and retinoids
- Brightening Products – Improved penetration of vitamin C and niacinamide
- Acne Treatments – Better delivery of salicylic acid and other acne actives
- Moisturizing Products – Enhanced hydration and active ingredient efficacy
Product Specifications
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Solubility: Soluble in water, cosmetic esters, ethanol, and polyols
pH Range: 5.5-8
Recommended Usage: 1-10%
Formulation Benefits
- Creates smooth, elegant textures suitable for serums, emulsions, and treatments
- Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients
- Versatile across multiple product formats
- Clean, bio-based formulation for modern clean beauty standards