Improving Cream Texture: Reducing Tackiness and Adding Smoothness

Question

I have made a cream using Luxury Cream Maker. The initial texture is good, but it feels slightly tacky after it absorbs into the skin. I want to improve the texture to be smoother and less tacky. I am considering using Dimethicone light-low odor.

My questions are:

Will Dimethicone light-low odor help achieve the desired smooth feel and reduce tackiness?
When using Luxury Cream Maker, do I need to dissolve Dimethicone light-low odor in SiliSolve before adding it to the cream?
What percentage of Dimethicone light-low odor should I add to the finished cream?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Improving Cream Texture for a Smoother Feel

It's great that you achieved a nice cream texture with your formula! To address the slight tackiness after absorption and get a smoother feel, you're on the right track considering silicones or powders.

Regarding your questions about using Dimethicone light-low odor:

Will Dimethicone light-low odor provide the desired smooth feel? Dimethicone (Light/50, Low-Odor) can certainly improve smoothness and reduce tackiness. However, it is non-volatile and tends to leave a slight coating on the skin for a longer-lasting feel. If you want a feel that is smooth but doesn't feel like it's sitting on the skin after absorption, Cyclomethicone might be a better choice as it evaporates quickly, leaving a silky, non-tacky finish.
Do you need to dissolve Dimethicone in SiliSolve? No, you do not need to dissolve Dimethicone or Cyclomethicone in SiliSolve when using Luxury Cream Maker. Luxury Cream Maker is designed to emulsify oils and silicones into the water phase. You can add the silicone directly to your finished cream and mix until fully incorporated.
What percentage should you use? For Cyclomethicone, a starting point of around 5% is recommended to improve the slip and reduce tackiness. You can potentially use up to 10% with Luxury Cream Maker. For Dimethicone (Light/50, Low-Odor), a similar starting percentage could be used, but keep in mind its coating property.

Based on your goal of a soft and smooth feel without a lingering sticky or coated sensation, adding Cyclomethicone to your finished cream is a good approach. Start with 5% and adjust if needed. Mix it thoroughly into the cream until homogeneous.

Alternatively, you could also consider incorporating powders like SiliSilk or UltraBlur. These powders can provide a silky-smooth, powdery feel and help absorb excess oil, further reducing tackiness.