Balm Gel Formulation with Oil Thick™ Clear S

Regarding the formulation of balm gel using Oil Thick™ Clear S, your understanding of the process is generally correct.

Oil Thick™ Clear S is an oil gelling agent that requires heat to dissolve in oil. The typical procedure is to heat the oil phase to 80-90°C (or up to 120°C if needed) and gradually add Oil Thick™ Clear S while stirring until it is completely dissolved and the gel structure forms upon cooling.

Ingredients such as menthol, camphor, borneol, wintergreen oil, and ginger oil are volatile and sensitive to heat. To preserve their properties and scent, they should be added during the cooling phase, after the Oil Thick™ Clear S has been fully dissolved in the heated oil and the mixture has cooled down significantly, typically below 40-50°C, before pouring into containers.

Therefore, the correct sequence is:

1. Heat the base oil and dissolve Oil Thick™ Clear S according to the product's instructions.
2. Allow the mixture to cool down.
3. Once the temperature is suitable (below 40-50°C), add the heat-sensitive ingredients like menthol, camphor, borneol, wintergreen oil, and ginger oil, and stir until evenly distributed.
4. Pour the balm gel into containers.