Why doesn’t my RU all absorb on my scalp?

[optimisticzoomer]

Some of it crystallises and leaves a white residue

 

[Gonthar]

We don't know, why?

 

[optimisticzoomer]

We don't know, why?

Wanna know if others experience the same and why

 

[Gonthar]

Wanna know if others experience the same and why

I thought it was a rhetorical question...

 

[sentix301]

Buy a scalp massager to rub it into your scalp might help

 

[Sprinkles]

because Robert Downey Jr designed it that way

 

[Deleted member 99272]

Some of it crystallises and leaves a white residue

sounds gay asf

 

[laworg]

Some of it crystallises and leaves a white residue

Never had this

 

[ykim]

if i put moisturiser on my face there is only so much that will be absorbed, the rest is just being distributed. and about crystallisation, if i cum on my bed and let it sit it isn't just gonna stay wet is it?
use your logic, you are applying excess

 

[optimisticzoomer]

if i put moisturiser on my face there is only so much that will be absorbed, the rest is just being distributed. and about crystallisation, if i cum on my bed and let it sit it isn't just gonna stay wet is it?
use your logic, you are applying excess

It shouldn’t be excess though
It’s in the areas where it drips down mainly. I’m wondering if it’s cos I’m not rubbing it with the pipette as much in those areas

 

[ykim]

It shouldn’t be excess though
It’s in the areas where it drips down mainly. I’m wondering if it’s cos I’m not rubbing it with the pipette as much in those areas

Maybe, fuck about and find out.

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Never had this

I noticed a little bit before, but it was noticeable today because I’ve increased to 10%

 

[imontheloose]

What vehicle? Without a stabiliser or secondary solvent, you’ll get crystals. Let me guess, you use ethanol-only?

 

[optimisticzoomer]

What vehicle? Without a stabiliser or secondary solvent, you’ll get crystals. Let me guess, you use ethanol-only?

No
I use ethanol and PG at approx 70:30

 

[imontheloose]

No
I use ethanol and PG at approx 70:30

Yeah, kinetics > absorption. Skin uptake is slow so crystallisation wins the race. Not to mention RU is only moderately soluble in PG. Make sure you dissolve it warm if you decide to stick with PG; you can lower ethanol and bump PG, honestly. You can alternatively, or simultaneously, drop the conc. since you might be at the solubility edge.

Why not use DMSO?

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Yeah, kinetics > absorption. Skin uptake is slow so crystallisation wins the race. Not to mention RU is only moderately soluble in PG. Make sure you dissolve it warm if you decide to stick with PG; you can lower ethanol and bump PG, honestly. You can alternatively, or simultaneously, drop the conc. since you might be at the solubility edge.

Warm it when making a weekly batch? I’m at 10% now, could do 2 ml 5% but that’s a lot to apply to temples

Why not use DMSO?

With ethanol? In what ratio? And because all I’ve read mentions PG

 

[Chad]

Only left white shit on my scalp when I used PG. Anyway, DMSO 4 life baby.

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Only left white shit on my scalp when I used PG. Anyway DMSO 4 life baby.

How do I prepare a dmso solution? And do u just get it from anywhere, I.e. Amazon?

 

[imontheloose]

Warm it when making a weekly batch?

Yes.

I’m at 10% now, could do 2 ml 5% but that’s a lot to apply to temples

10% w/v and 2mL is gonna be a lot for the temples, you’re right. I normally see .5-1mL at 2-5%: that’s still like 10-50mg RU.

With ethanol? In what ratio? And because all I’ve read mentions PG

Ethanol and DMSO are fully immiscible. You can blend them in any ratio, but you should probably start low, maybe even 5% and then work up to 10% if you don’t get irritation. You can go higher if tolerated.

You can actually do a 70% EtOH, 20% PG, 10% DMSO.

 

[Deleted member 19325]

Some of it crystallises and leaves a white residue

It happens if u use raw powder i think , i use a already made topical and it doesnt leave any residue behind

 

[imontheloose]

Only left white shit on my scalp when I used PG. Anyway, DMSO 4 life baby.

Sounds about right. It’s not that soluble, PG.

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Yes.

10% w/v and 2mL is gonna be a lot for the temples, you’re right. I normally see .5-1mL at 2-5%: that’s still like 10-50mg RU.

Ethanol and DMSO are fully immiscible. You can blend them in any ratio, but you should probably start low, maybe even 5% and then work up to 10% if you don’t get irritation. You can go higher if tolerated.

You can actually do a 70% EtOH, 20% PG, 10% DMSO.

Yeah, I mean 1 ml 10% vs 2 ml 5%
I noticed minor crystallisation with 5% but a lot with 10%

 

[imontheloose]

Yeah, I mean 1 ml 10% vs 2 ml 5%
I noticed minor crystallisation with 5% but a lot with 10%

Sounds about right.

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Sounds about right.

So do I swap out PG or just add DMSO too?

Yes.

10% w/v and 2mL is gonna be a lot for the temples, you’re right. I normally see .5-1mL at 2-5%: that’s still like 10-50mg RU.

Ethanol and DMSO are fully immiscible. You can blend them in any ratio, but you should probably start low, maybe even 5% and then work up to 10% if you don’t get irritation. You can go higher if tolerated.

You can actually do a 70% EtOH, 20% PG, 10% DMSO.

 

[imontheloose]

So do I swap out PG or just add DMSO too?

Try just DMSO at 5%, then you can bump to 10%, and maybe add PG from then if needed. Like I said, you can use any ratio of DMSO. DMSO usually solves this issue quite easily, but can be irritating. I remember @chadisbeingmade and I’s lengthy discussions on this in private lol.

 

[Chad]

Try just DMSO at 5%, then you can bump to 10%, and maybe add PG from then if needed. DMSO usually solves this issue quite easily, but can be irritating. I remember @chadisbeingmade and I’s lengthy discussions on this in private lol.

Do NOT start with 30% DMSO JFL shit low key almost burnt my fucking scalp. I went down to 10% which was calm and now use 20% no issues or sides.

 

[hayden_sub5]

Some of it crystallises and leaves a white residue

What’s your source?

 

[imontheloose]

Do NOT start with 30% DMSO JFL shit low key almost burnt my fucking scalp. I went down to 10% which was calm and now use 20% no issues or sides.

Lol, yes. 30% is low inhib. OP should give 5% a go and head to 10% then 20%. Making a PG blend is a fun experiment too. This is super individual, so you have to find out which works best for you. Only Brock Lesnar can handle 30% DMSO.

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Try just DMSO at 5%, then you can bump to 10%, and maybe add PG from then if needed. Like I said, you can use any ratio of DMSO. DMSO usually solves this issue quite easily, but can be irritating. I remember @chadisbeingmade and I’s lengthy discussions on this in private lol.

What’s the rest? 5% dmso and 95% ethanol?

 

[optimisticzoomer]

What’s your source?

Anageninc and puroingredients.com

 

[Soter]

Some of it crystallises and leaves a white residue

what solvent do you use

 

[optimisticzoomer]

what solvent do you use

70 ethanol, 30 propylene glycol

 

[Orka]

Some of it crystallises and leaves a white residue

bro wtf

I think like every single thread of yours has been against hairloss

how is it STILL not fixed? has it been like this since 2020?

 

[imontheloose]

What’s the rest? 5% dmso and 95% ethanol?

Yes. You can always reduce EtOH by replacing some with PG.

 

[optimisticzoomer]

Yes. You can always reduce EtOH by replacing some with PG.

You are so sexy and cherished

 

[imontheloose]

You are so sexy and cherished

First compliment I’ve heard in years and this was how it manifested.

 

[slaters]

First compliment I’ve heard in years and this was how it manifested.

I think your sexy and intelligent too bro @ Hitler @ chuddah

 

[imontheloose]

I think your sexy and intelligent too bro @ Hitler @ chuddah

Thank you so so much! You made Chuddha smile.