Hair Spray Formulation Stability with Electrolytes

Based on the staff's response regarding your hair spray formulation issue:

Regarding the separation problem you encountered, which you suspect is due to electrolytes from Coffee Extract and Zinc PCA, the staff has provided recommendations.

Here are the answers to your questions based on their advice:

1. Can Spray-Mix tolerate electrolyte and stabilize the formula? The staff did not recommend using Spray-Mix for this specific formula. They suggested that for a formula containing both electrolytes and oil that needs to be sprayable, the recommended option is Light Lotion Maker.
2. Can Spray-Mix be used alone without Light Cream Maker? The staff's recommendation was to use Light Lotion Maker and to omit Light Cream Maker. They did not suggest using Spray-Mix in this context.
3. Can Xanthan Gum be added to stabilize the formula (while still being liquid enough to spray)? Yes, the staff mentioned that if separation still occurs after using Light Lotion Maker, a low concentration of Xanthan Gum (0.1-0.2%) can be used to help stabilize the formula while keeping it liquid enough for spraying.
4. Any other recommendations? The primary recommendation is to replace Light Cream Maker with Light Lotion Maker at around 3%. The suggested mixing method is to blend Light Lotion Maker with the oil phase (without heat) and then slowly add this oil phase into the water phase while mixing. If separation persists, consider slightly increasing the concentration of Light Lotion Maker or adding a small amount (0.1-0.2%) of Xanthan Gum.