Why Your Cream Made with Light Maker™ Is Pilling

The issue of cream pilling or flaking after drying is quite common and can be frustrating. Based on your description and the likely ingredient you used, Light Cream Maker™ (which is a common "light maker" ingredient), the pilling is often caused by how the cream is mixed.

According to the information for Light Cream Maker™, if the product is not blended or stirred sufficiently during the making process, it can result in a flaky texture when applied to the skin. This ingredient is a polymer-based emulsifier and thickener, and polymers need proper hydration and dispersion to form a smooth, stable network in the cream.

How to Fix and Prevent Pilling

Here are some ways to address this issue:

• Improve Mixing Technique: Ensure you are blending or stirring the cream thoroughly and for long enough to allow the Light Cream Maker™ to fully hydrate and disperse. This helps create a smooth, consistent texture. Avoid over-spinning, as this can also damage the polymer structure.
• Check Concentration: Using too high a concentration of Light Cream Maker™ (or other thickeners/polymers) can sometimes lead to pilling. Review the recommended usage rate (typically 0.5-3%, with 1-1.5% often recommended) and ensure you are within this range.
• Consider Other Ingredients: Ingredients like electrolytes (e.g., Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, certain extracts) can affect the viscosity and stability of formulations using Light Cream Maker™. If your formula contains electrolytes, you may need to adjust the mixing method, potentially adding them gradually at the end, and you might need a slightly higher concentration of Light Cream Maker™ to maintain viscosity.
• Application Method: Sometimes, applying too much product or rubbing the skin too vigorously can cause pilling, especially if the product contains film-forming ingredients.

In summary, the most probable cause when using Light Cream Maker™ is insufficient mixing. Focus on ensuring thorough blending to achieve a smooth, stable cream texture.

If you used a different ingredient called "light maker," the cause might vary, but issues with emulsifier/thickener hydration or ingredient incompatibility are common culprits for pilling.