Dissolving Water-Soluble Flavor in Oil-Based Lip Balm
Question
How can I dissolve water-soluble Caramel Flavor in my lip balm formulation which contains Tribehenin, Apricot Oil, and Vitamin E? Currently, the flavor doesn't dissolve and forms granules.
Answer
English Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your question. The issue you are encountering with the Caramel Flavor not dissolving and forming granules in your lip balm is because the Caramel Flavor is water-soluble, while your lip balm base (Tribehenin, Apricot Oil, Vitamin E) is primarily oil-based. Water-soluble ingredients do not dissolve in oil-based formulations.
As the staff suggested, the recommended solution is to incorporate Water Balm™ into your formulation. Water Balm™ is specifically developed to help emulsify and disperse water-soluble ingredients within a balm base, allowing your water-soluble Caramel Flavor to dissolve properly.
Using Water Balm™ also provides the flexibility to include other beneficial water-soluble ingredients, such as Vitamin B3 (Safe-B3), to further enhance the properties of your lip balm, as mentioned by the staff.
Therefore, you can use the current Caramel Flavor by adjusting your formulation to include Water Balm™.
Related Products Mentioned
Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
Apricot Kernel Oil (Refined)
Water Balm™
