How to Achieve a Smooth Cream Texture

1. Prepare Phases Separately:

   • Water Phase: Combine Distilled Water, Glyceryl Glucoside, and Aristoflex AVC. Heat this phase to around 70-75°C. Ensure Aristoflex AVC is fully dispersed.
   • Oil Phase: Combine Fractionated Coconut Oil and Wax Cream Maker. Heat this phase to around 70-75°C until the Wax Cream Maker is completely melted and the phase is clear.

2. Combine Phases Correctly: This is a critical step.

   • Slowly pour the heated water phase into the heated oil phase.
   • Immediately begin mixing with a high-shear mixer (like a stick blender or homogenizer) at high speed. Mix continuously for 2-3 minutes at this temperature to ensure a stable emulsion forms.

3. Stir During Cooling:

   • Switch to medium-speed mixing (you can use a regular mixer or continue with the stick blender intermittently) and continue stirring as the emulsion cools.
   • Continuous stirring during cooling is essential to prevent the wax from crystallizing unevenly and creating lumps.
   • Keep stirring until the mixture cools down significantly, ideally below 40-45°C.

4. Add Heat-Sensitive Ingredients:

   • Once the emulsion has cooled below 40-45°C, add the Ethanol and the Preservative.
   • Mix well to ensure they are fully incorporated.

5. Final Mixing:

   • Continue stirring until the cream reaches room temperature and you achieve a smooth, uniform texture.

By ensuring thorough high-shear mixing when combining the phases and continuous stirring during the cooling process, you should be able to prevent the formation of lumps and achieve a smooth, stable cream.