Balm Gel Formulation with Oil Thick™ Clear S

To make a balm gel using Oil Thick™ Clear S and ingredients like menthol, camphor, borneol, wintergreen oil, and plai oil, your proposed method is mostly correct, but with a slight adjustment on when to add the volatile ingredients.

Here is the recommended procedure:

1. Prepare the Oil Phase: Select the oil(s) you want to use as the base for your balm gel.
2. Add Oil Thick™ Clear S: Add Oil Thick™ Clear S to the oil phase. Based on the information for similar products like Oil Thick™ Transparent, this type of gelling agent needs to be dissolved in the oil using heat.
3. Heat and Dissolve: Heat the oil mixture containing Oil Thick™ Clear S to around 90°C (or as recommended for the specific Oil Thick™ Clear S product if different instructions are available) and stir until the powder is completely dissolved and a clear gel base is formed.
4. Cool Down: Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool down. This is a crucial step before adding volatile ingredients.
5. Add Volatile Ingredients: Once the gel base has cooled significantly (but is not yet fully solidified), add the menthol, camphor, borneol, wintergreen oil, and plai oil. These ingredients are heat-sensitive and volatile, so adding them while the mixture is hot will cause them to evaporate and reduce their effectiveness.
6. Mix Thoroughly: Stir the mixture well to ensure the volatile ingredients are evenly dispersed throughout the gel.
7. Pour and Let Set: Pour the mixture into your desired container and let it cool completely to set into a gel balm.

So, you are correct that Oil Thick™ Clear S should be dissolved in oil first with heat. However, the menthol, camphor, borneol, wintergreen oil, and plai oil should be added after the gel base has been formed and cooled down, not after it has fully set.

Oil Thick™ Transparent is a related product that also creates a clear oil gel texture and is mixed into oil using heat.