Making Essential Oil Spray Clear (Solubility Issue)

Hello,

Thank you for providing your formula and explaining the issue. The cloudiness you are observing after mixing the oil and water phases is a common problem when oil-soluble ingredients are not fully dispersed or solubilized in a water-based solution.

In your formula, the oil-based ingredients include Lemongrass oil, Tea tree oil, Vitamin E, and Almond Oil. You are using Flora Solve Clear as a solubilizer, which is the correct type of ingredient to help these oils mix clearly with water.

However, as the staff mentioned, the amount of Flora Solve Clear (5%) is likely insufficient to solubilize the total oil load (3.5% from the oils and Vitamin E). Solubilizers need to be used at a sufficient ratio relative to the amount of oil they are trying to solubilize.

To achieve a clear spray, you should increase the concentration of Flora Solve Clear. Based on the staff's recommendation, try increasing Flora Solve Clear to 12-15% of your total formula.

It's best to test this in a small batch. Start with 12% Flora Solve Clear and mix it thoroughly with your oil phase ingredients first. Then, slowly add the water phase while stirring. If the mixture is still cloudy, gradually increase the Flora Solve Clear concentration (e.g., to 13%, 14%, or 15%) until the mixture becomes clear. The exact amount needed can vary slightly depending on the specific oils and extracts used.

By using enough Flora Solve Clear, you should be able to create a stable, clear essential oil spray. The pH of 4.5-5.0 is generally suitable for skin application and should not be the primary cause of the cloudiness in this case; the issue is solubility.

We hope this helps you achieve a clear spray!