Gel formulation not setting - Correct mixing procedure

Based on the staff's reply, the issue is likely the mixing procedure rather than the amount of Reshape Gel. Your original method of mixing water, coconut oil, and shea butter first might prevent the Reshape Gel from hydrating properly to form a gel structure.

The staff's recommended procedure involves creating the gel base first by mixing the water and Reshape Gel with heat, before adding the oil phase and other ingredients.

Therefore, you likely do not need to increase the amount of Reshape Gel (5g should be sufficient for 80g water according to the staff's implied ratio in the corrected steps). Please follow the mixing steps provided by the staff:

Water Phase:

• Water 80 g
• Turmeric Extract 5 g
• Reshape Gel 5 g

Oil Phase:

• Coconut Oil 5 g
• Shea Butter 5 g

Mixing Steps (Staff's Recommendation):

1. Mix the water phase ingredients (Water, Turmeric Extract, Reshape Gel).
2. Heat Water (80g) and Reshape Gel (5g) together to approximately 40-50°C.
3. Stir or blend this mixture until a gel forms.
4. Once the gel has formed, add the Turmeric Extract (5g) and mix until combined.
5. Finally, add the oil phase ingredients (Coconut Oil 5g, Shea Butter 5g) to the gel mixture and mix thoroughly.

Following these steps should help the gel set correctly.