Gelling Agents for Oil-Based Balm/Gel
Asked by: cherdchaiclr
On: October 18, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
How can I create different textures (soft vs. hard and clear) in an oil-based balm or gel formulation? What gelling agents should I use for each desired texture?
Answer
Gelling Agents for Gel Balm Formulation
For creating a gel balm formulation, which is typically oil-based, you can choose gelling agents based on the desired texture:
- For a soft gel texture: It is recommended to use Oil Thick™ Soft. This ingredient helps create an oil gel with a soft texture.
- For a hard and clear gel texture: It is recommended to use a combination of Oil Stick™ Medium and Oil Stick™ Hard. Using these two together will result in a hard and clear gel texture.
These gelling agents are suitable for formulations that are entirely oil-based. If your formula contains water, please inform us to consider other suitable gelling agents.
