Formulating Gel Perfume with Silicone Gel, Sweet Almond Oil, and Fragrance Oil
Question
I am trying to create a gel perfume using the following ingredients:
- Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky)
- NaturalProfile™ Sweet Almond Oil (Cold-Pressed)
- Fragrance oil
My current mixture of these ingredients does not seem to be correct. How can I properly formulate a stable gel perfume using these components? Also, how can I adjust the texture, specifically making it softer, by increasing the proportion of the oil phase?
Answer
Gel Perfume Formulation
Regarding your question about creating a gel perfume using Silicone Gel, Sweet Almond Oil, and Fragrance oil, your proposed combination is not directly correct.
Oil and silicone phases do not naturally mix and will separate without a suitable emulsifier. To create a stable gel that combines these ingredients, you need an emulsifier that can bridge the oil and silicone phases.
Based on the information, an ingredient like SiliSolve Plus™ is recommended for emulsifying water, oil, and silicone. This type of emulsifier helps to create a stable, homogeneous gel texture.
To properly formulate a gel perfume with these components:
- Combine the Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky), NaturalProfile™ Sweet Almond Oil (Cold-Pressed), and Fragrance oil with an appropriate emulsifier such as SiliSolve Plus™.
- Follow the mixing instructions for the emulsifier, which typically involves blending the emulsifier into the oil/silicone phase first, and then gradually adding any water phase (if used in the formula) while continuously mixing.
Regarding your question about texture, increasing the proportion of the oil phase in a properly emulsified system can influence the final texture, potentially making it feel softer or richer depending on the specific oil and the overall formula composition. However, simply adding more oil to your original proposed mixture without an emulsifier will not create a softer gel; it will likely cause the mixture to separate.
Therefore, the key to a stable gel perfume using silicone and oil is the inclusion and correct use of an appropriate emulsifier like SiliSolve Plus™.
Related Products Mentioned
Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky)
SiliSolve Plus™