Creating Clear Perfume Gel (Oil Formula)
Question
I want to create a clear, non-liquid, non-sticky perfume gel. The formula contains both water and oil, with the oil phase being over 60%. I also want the final product to feel highly natural (around 95% natural). I was told that a 50:50 water/oil mix cannot be made into a clear gel.
- Is it possible to create a clear gel with over 60% oil content that also contains water and meets the naturalness requirement?
- If not, what are the recommended ingredients and methods for creating a clear perfume gel with high oil content? The staff suggested a 100% oil formula using Fragrance mixed with oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil (30:70%) and Oil Thick™ Clear. Can you provide more details on this approach?
Answer
Creating Clear Perfume Gel (Oil Formula)
Regarding your question about making a clear, non-liquid, non-sticky perfume gel with over 60% oil content and a high natural feel (95% natural):
Creating a stable, clear gel with a very high oil phase (over 60%) and a significant water phase is generally difficult to achieve with common gelling agents.
Based on the staff's recommendation and suitable ingredient information, if you want a clear perfume gel with a high oil content, it is recommended to consider a 100% oil formula instead. This involves using oil as the primary base and adding ingredients specifically designed to create a gel texture in oil.
Recommended Ingredients:
- Base Oil: We recommend using Fractionated Coconut Oil as the base oil. It is lightweight, easily absorbed, non-greasy, colorless, odorless, and resistant to rancidity. It is suitable for use as a carrier oil for perfumes or fragrance oils.
- Oil Gelling Agent: To turn the oil into a clear gel, you can use the Oil Thick™ Clear range. There are several types that provide a clear gel texture in oil, such as:
- Oil Thick™ Clear S: Provides a thixotropic gel texture, meaning it appears viscous in the packaging but liquefies when force is applied (like scooping or spreading), making it easy to spread on the skin.
- Oil Thick™ Transparent: Provides a clear gel texture with high viscosity and can be used to create a gel texture in various types of oils.
Consideration for Naturalness:
The gelling agents in the Oil Thick™ Clear range (such as Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer or Dextrin Palmitate) may not meet the 95% natural requirement. If a clear and stable gel texture is a priority, you might need to compromise on this aspect.
Conclusion:
If you want a clear perfume gel with a high oil content, we recommend a 100% oil formula using Fractionated Coconut Oil as the base and Oil Thick™ Clear S or Oil Thick™ Transparent as the oil gelling agent.
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