Adjusting Viscosity of Finished Cream

Asked by: oomyim0506 On: February 21, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

How can I make a finished cream product less thick/viscous? Can I achieve this by adding ingredients, such as Fragrance?

Answer

Adding ingredients to a finished cream to change its viscosity is generally not recommended, especially if you do not have experience in cosmetic formulation. Store-bought creams are carefully balanced formulations, and adding new substances can disrupt this balance, potentially leading to issues like separation, altered texture, reduced effectiveness, or even spoilage. It is difficult to safely and effectively reduce the viscosity of a finished product. Therefore, I cannot provide specific instructions or recommend ingredients for this purpose. It would be best to use the product as is or find a cream with a texture that suits your preference.