Adding Water-Soluble Ingredients to Oil Gel Base
Asked by: badtz_tabo
On: May 16, 2018
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
How to add a water-soluble active ingredient (liquid or powder) at a certain percentage into an Oil Gel base?
Answer
Based on the information provided regarding Coconut Oil Gel (product ID 662), you should add ingredients that dissolve in oil.
Adding ingredients that dissolve in water is generally not recommended for this type of oil gel base. The reasons mentioned are:
- The clear gel texture may turn cloudy (become white and opaque).
- Adding water-soluble ingredients, especially in high amounts or if they are liquids, can cause the formula to separate or result in sedimentation if the ingredients are powders that don't dissolve properly.
Therefore, stick to oil-soluble ingredients when formulating with Coconut Oil Gel.
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