Adding Water-Soluble Ingredient to Oil Soap Formula

Asked by: xboyspattaya On: February 09, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I want to make an oil soap using the following formula:

  • Oil Soap 25%
  • Fractionated Coconut Oil 60%
  • Sweet Almond Oil 13%
  • Vitamin E Acetate 1%
  • Biotin Express 1%

I want to know if it's possible to incorporate 1% Biotin Express into this formula. I understand that Biotin Express is water-soluble, but the Oil Soap formula requires an oil base for all ingredients. Can I add Biotin Express to this formula?

Answer

Based on the formula you provided and the information that Biotin Express is water-soluble, it is generally not possible to directly incorporate a water-soluble ingredient like Biotin Express into an oil-based formula like your oil soap. Oil and water do not mix without the presence of an emulsifier. Adding Biotin Express to this formula would likely result in separation or the ingredient not dissolving properly. Therefore, you cannot simply add 1% Biotin Express to this specific oil soap formula as it is.

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Cleansing Oil Compatibility Oil-based Formulation Solubility