Creating Cream or Gel Texture

It's important to first address the ingredient you mentioned, ETHYLENE GLYCOL. ETHYLENE GLYCOL is generally not safe for use in cosmetic or skincare products due to potential toxicity. We strongly recommend using safer alternatives that are commonly used in cosmetics, such as Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol. These alternatives serve similar functions (like helping dissolve ingredients or providing moisture) and are much safer for skin application.

Now, regarding how to create a cream or gel texture for a water-soluble ingredient like Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol (as a safe alternative to Ethylene Glycol):

• To make a Gel: You can thicken a water-based solution containing the ingredient (like Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol) by adding a water-soluble thickener.
  • Light Cream Maker can be used as a thickener in the water phase even without an oil phase. It helps increase viscosity to create a gel texture. Use at a rate of 0.5-3%.
  • CreamMaker EG is also a thickener specifically designed to create gel textures. It can be mixed directly into the water phase. Use at a rate of 1-3%.
• To make a Cream: A cream is an emulsion of oil and water phases. To make a cream, you would need to combine an oil phase with a water phase (which could contain your water-soluble ingredient like Propylene Glycol or Butylene Glycol) using an emulsifier.
  • Light Cream Maker is primarily an oil-in-water emulsifier that can create a cream texture when both oil and water phases are present. It works without heat.

So, yes, Light Cream Maker can be used to create a gel texture by using it as a thickener in the water phase, or to create a cream texture if you include an oil phase. CreamMaker EG is another excellent option specifically for creating gel textures.