Lubricant Gel Formulation: Achieving Stretchy Texture and Addressing Cloudiness

Subject: Advice for a stretchy lubricant gel formula

Regarding your lubricant gel formula using Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, EDTA, and Sodium Polyacrylate, and your goal to achieve a stretchy texture similar to Snail Resin:

Here's some advice regarding the cloudiness and lack of stretchiness:

Regarding Cloudiness:

• Cloudiness in your gel could be caused by the gelling agents, specifically Xanthan Gum or Sodium Polyacrylate (from Light Cream Maker), if they are not fully hydrated or dispersed properly.
• Ensure you add the gelling agents slowly to the water phase while mixing continuously to prevent clumping and allow for complete hydration.
• Poor water quality (e.g., high mineral content) can sometimes affect clarity, although EDTA helps mitigate this.
• Air bubbles incorporated during vigorous mixing are also a common cause of temporary cloudiness. Try mixing more gently or letting the gel sit to allow bubbles to escape.

Regarding Lack of Stretchiness:

• The stretchy texture you desire, similar to "Snail Resin," is often achieved with specific ingredients designed to create that mucin-like, stringy feel.
• While Xanthan Gum can provide some viscosity and a slight stringiness, and Sodium Polyacrylate creates gel, these ingredients might not inherently produce the strong, stretchy texture you are looking for, especially compared to products specifically marketed for a "snail texture."
• To achieve a texture similar to the "Snail Resin" product you linked, consider incorporating that specific ingredient into your formula. Ingredients like "Snail Resin" (Product ID 1043) are formulated to impart this characteristic stretchiness.

You may need to experiment with the concentration of your gelling agents and potentially replace or supplement your current thickeners with one specifically designed for a stretchy texture, such as Snail Resin.