Alternatives for Softness/Slip in Cream with Satin Cream Maker™

Asked by: peteempa On: January 16, 2019 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

If a formula contains both water and oil phases and uses `Satin Cream Maker™` to create the cream texture, what ingredients can provide softness and slip instead of `WaterLube`?

Answer

Alternatives to WaterLube™ for Slip in Satin Cream Maker™ Formulas

For a cream formula containing both water and oil phases and using Satin Cream Maker™ as the emulsifier, you can use several ingredients to provide a soft and smooth feel similar to WaterLube™.

Here are some options:

  • Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky): This silicone gel provides excellent spreadability, softness, and a silky texture. It can be mixed into the oil phase or the emulsion. Satin Cream Maker™ is compatible with silicones up to 20%.
  • SiliSilk™ 1.5Micron (Silky Touch, Soft-Focus): This is a very fine silicone powder that gives a soft and smooth feel. It needs to be dispersed in silicone. If your formula doesn't already contain silicone, you would need to pre-mix SiliSilk™ with a silicone like Cyclomethicone before adding it to your cream.
  • AllSlip-P™ (Slip Powder): This powder is designed to provide a soft, smooth feel and can be used as a silicone alternative. It can be dispersed in either the water or oil phase, or directly into the final formula.
  • CocoSilk™ (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate): This is a light ester that can be used as a silicone replacement. It is soluble in oils and esters and should be added to the oil phase of your formula.

Choose the ingredient that best fits your desired texture, feel, and whether you prefer a silicone or non-silicone option.