Making Clear Perfume Gel with Long-lasting Scent
Question
How can I create a clear perfume gel with a long-lasting scent? I'm considering using ingredients like Silicone, oil, or LipidSoft as the base, along with gelling agents such as Sugar Gel or Oil Thick™. I also want to know if a fragrance fixative like Floral Fix can be used to enhance longevity.
Answer
Making Clear Perfume Gel
Based on the information and further inquiries, to create a clear perfume gel with long-lasting scent, it is recommended to use an oil base or the LipidSoft group together with oil gelling agents like Sugar Gel or Oil Thick™ instead of using silicone directly as the base.
- Reason for not recommending silicone as the primary base: Although Sugar Gel or Oil Thick™ can create a gel texture in silicone, most silicones do not dissolve fragrance as well as oils. This can lead to the gel becoming cloudy or the fragrance separating.
- Recommended Base: Using oil or the LipidSoft group as a solvent for the fragrance first, and then using Sugar Gel or Oil Thick™ to create the gel texture, will help achieve a clear gel with good fragrance dispersion.
- Using a Fragrance Fixative: You can use a fragrance fixative, such as Floral Fix (if it is a specific product name) or other types of fixatives, in this oil gel formulation to help the fragrance last longer. Mix the fixative with the fragrance and the oil base before gelling.
In summary, to get a clear perfume gel with long-lasting scent, it is best to use an oil or LipidSoft base with Sugar Gel or Oil Thick™, and you can add a fragrance fixative for improved performance.
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