Emulsifying High Water Formula with Soy Lecithin
Question
Can the following formula be emulsified using Soy Lecithin 10%? Why is it not emulsifying?
- Water: ~71.5%
- Cocoa Butter: 15%
- Soy Lecithin: 10%
- Kojic Acid: 3%
- Nano Silver: 0.5%
Answer
Based on the previous staff response, your proposed formula is unlikely to emulsify successfully using Soy Lecithin at 10%.
The staff mentioned that Soy Lecithin works best in formulations with a low water content. Your formula contains approximately 71.5% water (100% - 15% Cocoa Butter - 10% Soy Lecithin - 3% Kojic Acid - 0.5% Nano Silver).
The staff's example showed that even with 10% water, 5% Lecithin was used, and for higher water content like 20%, the proportion of Lecithin needs to be increased.
With a water content as high as 71.5%, 10% Soy Lecithin is generally not sufficient to create a stable emulsion. Soy Lecithin is typically more effective as an emulsifier in W/O (water-in-oil) emulsions or formulations with a significantly lower water phase compared to your proposed O/W (oil-in-water) type formulation.
Therefore, based on the nature of Soy Lecithin and the high water percentage in your formula, it is highly probable that it will not emulsify properly.
Related Products Mentioned
Cocoa Butter (Deodorized, Refined)
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
Purified Water, TDS Limit 1PPM)