Effect of Cyclomethicone and SiliSolve on Serum Texture and Clarity
Question
I am working on a formula using SiliSolve. I have revised the formula to use 35% Cyclomethicone and 1.5% SiliSolve.
Why does this revised formula not result in a thin, clear serum, and what kind of texture and appearance should I expect from this formulation?
Answer
Based on the previous replies, particularly the comment from 'cosmeceutical7' and the staff's response:
1. The SiliSolve emulsifier used in the formula will result in a white emulsion, not a clear serum.
2. The texture (viscosity) depends on the ratio of Water, Cyclomethicone, and SiliSolve. Increasing the amount of Cyclomethicone relative to Water generally makes the texture thicker, not thinner.
Therefore, your revised formula with 35% Cyclomethicone and 1.5% SiliSolve will likely result in a white emulsion, and it may be thicker than your original formula, not a thin, clear serum.