Cream/Lotion Texture, Lipidsoft, and Moisturizer Stickiness
Question
I have questions regarding cream/lotion formulation and texture:
1. When using `light cream maker` to create a cream texture, is `lipidsoft` also required? Can I achieve a cream texture using only `cream maker`?
2. If my formula already contains oil, is it still necessary or beneficial to add `lipidsoft` for increased slip and softness? Are there other ingredients I could use instead for adjusting texture, such as achieving a slippery and dry feel, a very slippery feel (like silicones), or a soft, slippery feel from natural sources?
3. In a body lotion formulation containing moisturizers like `natto gum`, `centella`, `B5`, and `glycerin`, will this combination be too much and result in a sticky feeling?
Answer
Hello! I can help clarify your questions based on the information provided.
Regarding lipidsoft and light cream maker:
- You are correct that lipidsoft helps provide slip and acts like an oil.
- If your formula has only water-soluble active ingredients and you want to make a lotion texture using a light cream maker, you do need an oil phase component like lipidsoft.
- Using only the cream maker without any oil phase (like lipidsoft or other oils) will not result in a cream texture.
Regarding using lipidsoft when oil is already present:
- Lipidsoft is often used as an alternative to natural oils when you need an oil phase (e.g., to dissolve oil-soluble ingredients) but want to avoid the sticky/greasy feel of natural oils.
- You can add lipidsoft to a formula that already contains other oils if you want to increase the slip or softness, but you must be careful about the proportion to ensure the formula remains stable.
- There are also other ingredients you can use to adjust the texture and feel, depending on what you want:
- For a slippery and dry feel: Use PowerCream or MatteSilica.
- For a very slippery feel (more than other ingredients): Use silicones like cyclomethicone or silisilk.
- For a soft, slippery feel that can be claimed as natural: Use AminoSilk.
Regarding the combination of moisturizers (natto gum, centella, B5, glycerin):
- Whether this combination is "too much" and causes stickiness depends entirely on your skin type and personal preference. Stickiness is subjective.
- For very dry skin, this amount might be just right or even not enough.
- For oily skin, even just one of these ingredients (like natto gum) might feel too moisturizing or sticky.
- The best way to find the right balance for your skin is to start with a smaller number of moisturizers (e.g., 1-2) and see how your skin responds. Then, gradually adjust the formula until you achieve the desired feel and hydration level.
I hope this helps!