Adding Moringa Oil to Water-in-Oil Formula: Stability Concerns

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MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Adding Moringa Oil to Your Formula

You can add Moringa Oil to your formula. Moringa Oil is an oil and can be incorporated into the oil phase of your water-in-oil emulsion.

However, your current formula uses Water-in-Oil EZ™ at a concentration of 0.20%, which is lower than the recommended usage rate of 1-2% for most formulas (up to 4% is possible). Your formula also has a high water content (74.4%).

Adding more oil, such as Moringa Oil, will increase the proportion of the oil phase relative to the water phase. With the current low concentration of Water-in-Oil EZ™, adding more oil is likely to cause the formula to become unstable and separate.

To successfully incorporate Moringa Oil and maintain a stable emulsion, you will likely need to increase the concentration of Water-in-Oil EZ™. We recommend using it within the 1-2% range for typical formulas, although it can be used up to 4%. You may also need to adjust the concentration of your water-phase thickener (Pro Polymer) or consider adding an oil-soluble thickener to achieve the desired texture and stability with the increased oil phase. The total oil phase (Jojoba Oil + Moringa Oil) should ideally be within the 20-35% range for optimal performance with Water-in-Oil EZ™.

Therefore, while adding Moringa Oil is possible, it requires careful adjustment of the emulsifier and potentially the thickener to ensure the stability and texture of your final product.