Creating a Cream with Butter-like Texture
Asked by: bear-doll
On: April 10, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
How can I formulate a cream to have a butter-like texture? What ingredients or combinations are needed to achieve a solid, buttery consistency, possibly using ingredients like Butter Cream Maker™, Avocado Butter, Sweet Almond Butter, Melting Butter Soft, Melting Butter Medium, Cetyl Alcohol, and Beeswax?
Answer
Creating a Cream with Butter-like Texture
To achieve a cream with a butter-like texture, you typically need a combination of specific emulsifiers, butters, and thickeners.
Key ingredients to consider include:
- Emulsifiers designed for thick textures: Products like Butter Cream Maker™ are specifically formulated to help create a solid, buttery texture, especially when used at higher concentrations (e.g., 5-6%) in combination with fatty alcohols.
- Natural Butters: Ingredients such as Avocado Butter and Sweet Almond Butter can add richness, emollience, and contribute to the overall solid yet smooth consistency characteristic of a butter cream.
- Melting Butters: Melting Butter Soft and Melting Butter Medium are triglycerides that melt close to skin temperature, providing a unique melting sensation while also contributing to the texture.
- Thickeners and Waxes: Ingredients like Cetyl Alcohol and Beeswax are often used alongside emulsifiers and butters to increase the viscosity and hardness of the cream, helping to achieve that desired butter-like feel.
By carefully selecting and combining these types of ingredients, you can formulate a cream with a rich, solid texture similar to butter.
