Creating an Emulsifying Oil Gel Cleanser/Massage Oil

To create an oil-based facial massage and makeup remover using Oil Gel (like Maxagel EP or Versagel) that turns milky and rinses off with water, you need to combine your oil base with a suitable oil emulsifier.

Here's a breakdown of the components and how to mix them:

Key Components:

1. Oil Gel Base: Products like Maxagel EP (which is similar to Versagel) or Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Gel provide the gelled oil texture. You can use this as your primary oil phase.
2. Additional Oil (Optional): You can add other oils like Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) to adjust the texture or add specific properties. Mineral oil is a common base oil that works well.
3. Oil Emulsifier: This is the crucial ingredient that allows the oil mixture to combine with water and rinse off. It makes the product turn milky upon contact with water.

Recommended Emulsifiers:

Based on your goal of creating a cleansing oil that emulsifies with water, Oilsify 15 and Oilsify 30 are excellent choices. Both are specifically designed for cleansing oils and are effective at removing makeup and rinsing cleanly with water.

• Oilsify 15 (POE(20) Glyceryl Triisostearate): Recommended usage rate is 5-20%, with 10-15% being typical for cleansing oils.
• Oilsify 30 (Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate): Recommended usage rate is 5-30%, with 8-15% being typical for cleansing oils.

Simple Formulation Guideline:

Creating this type of product is straightforward. You simply need to mix your oil phase (Oil Gel base + any additional oils) with the chosen oil emulsifier.

1. Combine Ingredients: Mix the Oil Gel (e.g., Maxagel EP), any additional oils (like Mineral Oil), and the selected oil emulsifier (Oilsify 15 or Oilsify 30) together.
2. Mix: Stir or mix until all components are uniformly combined. The mixture should remain a clear or slightly hazy gel/oil.

Example Ratio (Adjust based on desired texture and emulsifying power):

• Oil Gel (Maxagel EP or similar): 40-70%
• Mineral Oil (or other preferred oil): 20-40%

• Oil Emulsifier (Oilsify 15 or Oilsify 30): 10-20%

• Note: You can adjust the ratio of Oil Gel to other oils to get your desired gel consistency. The higher the emulsifier percentage within its recommended range, the more readily it will emulsify with water.*

How to Use the Product:

1. Apply the oil gel onto dry skin.
2. Massage gently to cleanse the skin and remove makeup.
3. Add a small amount of water to your face and continue massaging. The oil gel will emulsify and turn into a milky liquid.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water.

This method effectively cleanses the skin while providing a pleasant massage experience and rinsing off cleanly without leaving a greasy residue.