Creating a Bouncy Jelly-Like Oil Gel

It sounds like you're looking for a specific bouncy, jelly-like texture for your oil gel, which can be different from a firm or hard gel. While Dextrin Palmitate (often found in products like Oil Thick™ Hard and Soft) is a common oil gelling agent, achieving that particular bouncy jelly feel might require exploring other options.

Here are a few ingredients that are known to create a jelly-like or thixotropic (shear-thinning, which can feel bouncy) texture in oil bases:

• Sugar Gel: This ingredient is specifically described as giving a soft and clear oil gel texture. It's made from sugar ester and requires incorporating a small amount of water (around 10%) and glycerin into your oil formula, along with heating during the mixing process. This could be a good option for a softer, jelly-like feel.

• Silicone Jelly Powder: This is a silicone crosspolymer designed to give a jelly texture, particularly in semi-solid formulations. It works by being dispersed in silicone oil or other oils. Using it at a higher concentration (typically 5-15%) can help achieve that jelly-like consistency.

• Oil Thick™ Thixotropic: This gelling agent provides a thixotropic gel texture. Thixotropy means the gel is more viscous when at rest but becomes more fluid when stirred or applied, and then thickens back up. This property can contribute to a unique, potentially bouncy feel. It works with various types of oil and requires heating to dissolve.

Regarding the type of oil, some gelling agents are more versatile than others. For example, Oil Thick™ Thixotropic works with a variety of oils. Sugar Gel requires the presence of water and glycerin. Silicone Jelly Powder can be used with silicone oils or other types of oil. You may need to select the gelling agent first and then choose an oil compatible with it, or experiment with compatible oils if you have a preferred one.

Experimenting with the usage percentage of these gelling agents is key to achieving the exact bouncy consistency you desire. Start with the recommended usage range and adjust as needed.