Cloudiness in Cyclomethicone Fragrance with Fixative

Asked by: prawtawans On: March 31, 2022 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

How to prevent cloudiness when mixing a fragrance fixative (like Flora Fix) and perfume into Cyclomethicone, or suggest an alternative fixative compatible with Cyclomethicone?

Answer

It sounds like you experienced cloudiness when mixing Flora Fix and perfume into Cyclomethicone. This likely happened because Flora Fix, while soluble in water, alcohol, and some oils, may not be fully compatible or soluble in Cyclomethicone, which is a specific type of silicone oil. This incompatibility is likely causing the cloudiness.

Finding a specific fixative ingredient that is guaranteed to be compatible and soluble in Cyclomethicone can be challenging.

Here are a few things to consider:

  • First, ensure that the perfume concentrate itself is fully soluble in Cyclomethicone before adding any fixative. Some fragrance oils may not be compatible with silicone bases.
  • You could try testing the solubility of Flora Fix directly in Cyclomethicone in a small amount before adding the perfume. If it becomes cloudy, the incompatibility is likely with the Flora Fix and Cyclomethicone.
  • If compatibility with Cyclomethicone is the main issue, you might need to consider using a different base for your fragrance product, such as an alcohol-based spray or another type of oil base where Flora Fix is known to be soluble.

Based on the available information, there isn't a specific alternative fixative ingredient that is guaranteed to solve this compatibility issue with Cyclomethicone. The best approach is to test the solubility of your components or consider an alternative base.

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