Understanding Your Cream Texture Issue with Warp Cream Maker™

You are experiencing a liquid texture when using Warp Cream Maker™, even when following the example formula. This is a common issue when working with this specific emulsifier and formula type.

Why Your Cream is Liquid

1. Warp Cream Maker™ is designed for light textures: This emulsifier (Warp Cream Maker™) is specifically formulated to create water-in-silicone emulsions that are lightweight, absorb quickly, and leave a smooth, powdery feel. It is ideal for products like BB creams, primers, and light lotions, not typically for thick, jar-style creams.
2. High percentage of Cyclomethicone: Your formula uses 45% Cyclomethicone. Cyclomethicone is a very lightweight, volatile silicone that evaporates quickly. While it provides a nice feel, using such a high percentage significantly contributes to the overall liquid consistency of the final product. The example formula provided for Warp Cream Maker™ uses a lower percentage of Cyclomethicone (30%).

How to Improve the Texture (within the capabilities of Warp Cream Maker™)

To get a slightly thicker texture, while still using Warp Cream Maker™, you can try the following adjustments:

• Reduce Cyclomethicone: Lower the percentage of Cyclomethicone in your formula. Try reducing it to 30% as in the example formula, or even slightly lower if you want a less volatile feel. This will make the oil/silicone phase less fluid.
• Adjust Warp Cream Maker™ percentage: The example formula uses 8% Warp Cream Maker™. You are currently using 7%. Increasing it slightly to 8% might help with stability and texture, but it will not drastically change the consistency from a light fluid to a thick cream.
• Consider adding Magnesium Sulfate: The description for Warp Cream Maker™ suggests adding 1% Magnesium Sulfate to improve the stability of the water-in-oil/silicone emulsion and reduce the chance of separation. While primarily for stability, it can sometimes have a minor impact on texture.

Example of an adjusted formula to try:

• Cyclomethicone: 30%
• Silicone Gel: 5%
• Warp Cream Maker™: 8%
• Magnesium Sulfate: 1%
• Water and water-soluble ingredients (including preservative): Balance to 100%

Follow the mixing instructions carefully: blend the oil/silicone/emulsifier phase first, then gradually add the water phase while blending at high speed (at least 1000 rpm).

Achieving a Thick Jar Cream

If you require a truly thick, jar-like cream consistency, Warp Cream Maker™ may not be the most suitable emulsifier. You might need to explore different emulsifier systems designed for thicker water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsions, or incorporate additional thickeners compatible with your chosen emulsifier system and ingredients.

By reducing the Cyclomethicone and potentially adjusting the Warp Cream Maker™ and adding Magnesium Sulfate, you should be able to achieve a more stable and slightly less liquid texture with Warp Cream Maker™, but it will likely remain a relatively light cream or lotion, not a thick cream in a jar.