Finding HLB Values and Product Information

Regarding your questions:

1. Where to find HLB values: HLB (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) values for ingredients are typically provided in the technical documentation from the manufacturer or supplier, such as the Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or product specifications. This information is not always included in the basic product description on a website.

2. Silisove PEG-10 and SiliSolve Plus HLB:

   • We could not find a product specifically named "Silisove PEG-10" in our database.
   • For SiliSolve Plus™, the product description states that its HLB is approximately 3.0. This information is available in the product's detailed description.

3. Silky Base Serum Type (O/W or W/O) and HLB:

   • We found two related products: Silky Serum Base (Face/Eye) and Silky Serum Base Plus (Face/Eye, Oil).
   • For Silky Serum Base (Face/Eye), the description does not explicitly state if it is O/W or W/O, nor does it provide an HLB value. However, the description mentions that it cannot bind oils and is designed to be mixed with water, suggesting it is intended for water-based or silicone-in-water serum formulations.
   • For Silky Serum Base Plus (Face/Eye, Oil), the description also does not explicitly state O/W or W/O or provide an HLB value. However, it mentions that it can coordinate oils and silicones and is used in formulas containing both water and oil. The mixing instructions, which involve adding the water phase to the oil/silicone phase, are typical for forming Water-in-Oil (W/O) or silicone-in-water emulsions. Based on its function and mixing method, it appears to be designed as a base for W/O or silicone-in-water serums. The description also notes that it contains Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, which is the same ingredient as SiliSolve Plus™, which has an HLB of approximately 3.0. This low HLB value is characteristic of W/O emulsifiers.