Cleansing Oil Formulation Advice

Regarding your question about modifying the cleansing oil formula and using different oils, here is some information:

Replacing Mineral Oil with Olive Oil

Yes, you can replace Mineral Oil (Heavy) with other oils like Olive Oil (Extra Virgin). The percentage of Olive Oil would likely be similar to the original Mineral Oil percentage, around 70%. However, different oils have different properties, and changing the oil type can sometimes affect the stability of the formula and potentially cause separation.

As the staff reply mentioned, if you encounter separation, you might need to increase the percentage of Oilsify 15 slightly or add 1-2% of Oil Blender to help keep the formula stable and prevent separation.

Example Cleansing Oil Formula

The example formula you referenced, based on Oilsify 15, is typically composed of:

• Oilsify 15: 15%
• Mineral Oil (Heavy): 70%
• LipidSoft Palm: 14.8%
• Phenoxyethanol: 0.2%

Total: 100%

This formula uses Oilsify 15 as the emulsifier to allow the oil mixture (Mineral Oil and LipidSoft Palm) to be rinsed off with water.

Another type of cleansing formula mentioned is a Microemulsion Cleanser, which typically uses a higher percentage of Oilsify 15 (around 30%) along with oil, water, and a glycol like Butylene Glycol.

Effects of Using Too Much Ingredient

Using too high a concentration of certain ingredients can have negative effects:

• Preservatives (like Phenoxyethanol): Using too much preservative can potentially cause skin irritation. Preservatives have recommended usage rates (for Phenoxyethanol, it's typically 0.5-1.0% with a maximum of 0.5% for eye products) that should not be exceeded.
• Oilsify 15: Oilsify 15 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Using it at a much higher rate than recommended (typically 5-20%, with 10-15% recommended for cleansing oil) can also potentially cause skin irritation, similar to how using too much soap can irritate the skin.

When formulating, it's important to follow recommended usage rates for all ingredients to ensure both effectiveness and safety.