Comparing Oil Gels

Here's a comparison of the three oil gel bases and answers to your questions:

1. Moisture and Stickiness

All three products - Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) Light, Fractionated Coconut Oil Gel, and Hydrogenated Polydecene Gel - function as emollients, helping to moisturize the skin by reducing water loss and providing a smooth feel.

Based on typical properties, Hydrogenated Polydecene Gel is often favored for its light, non-greasy, and less sticky feel compared to some other oil bases, while still offering good emollience. Mineral Oil is also a good emollient, and Fractionated Coconut Oil is known for being lightweight. For a balance of moisture feel with potentially less stickiness, Hydrogenated Polydecene Gel might be the preferred option.

2. Direct Skin Application

Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) Light can be applied directly to the skin at a usage rate of 1-100%.

Fractionated Coconut Oil Gel and Hydrogenated Polydecene Gel are primarily designed as bases for creating cosmetic formulations. While the base oils themselves (Fractionated Coconut Oil and Hydrogenated Polydecene) are generally skin-compatible, these gel products are intended to be used as ingredients in a final product formulation rather than applied directly as is.

3. Adding Water

These products are oil-based gels. Water is not miscible with oil and cannot be added directly to these gels without using an emulsifier. Adding water directly will cause the mixture to separate.

4. Adding Other Oils and Use as Baby Oil Gel

Yes, you can add oil-soluble ingredients like Alpha Bisabolol (Chamomile Extract) to these oil gel bases. Adding such ingredients, especially at typical usage concentrations, is unlikely to make the product significantly sticky unless the added ingredient itself is very viscous or used at a high percentage.

Regarding use as a baby oil gel, Hydrogenated Polydecene Gel is specifically mentioned as suitable for Baby Oil Gel formulations. Mineral Oil is also a common ingredient in baby products. Fractionated Coconut Oil is also often used for baby skin. When formulating for babies, always ensure all ingredients are suitable for sensitive skin and consider necessary regulatory requirements.