Lotion Formulation with Oil and Hydro Protein

You are correct that you cannot directly mix oil-based ingredients like Avocado Oil and Shea Butter with water-based ingredients like Hydro Protein to create a stable lotion. Oil and water naturally separate.

To create a lotion, which is an emulsion of oil and water, you need to use an emulsifier. An emulsifier helps to bind the oil phase and the water phase together, creating a stable, smooth mixture.

• Avocado Oil and Shea Butter are oils/fats that belong in the oil phase of a formulation.
• Hydrolyzed Proteins (like Hydrolyzed Silk Protein or Hydrolyzed Pea Protein) are water-soluble ingredients that belong in the water phase.

Therefore, to make a lotion with these ingredients, you would need to:

1. Combine your oil-soluble ingredients (Avocado Oil, Shea Butter) in one phase.
2. Combine your water-soluble ingredients (Hydro Protein, water, etc.) in another phase.
3. Add an appropriate emulsifier to one of the phases (usually the oil phase, but follow the specific emulsifier instructions).
4. Heat both phases to the required temperature (often around 70-80°C, depending on the emulsifier and ingredients).
5. Slowly add the water phase to the oil phase while mixing continuously with a high-shear mixer until an emulsion forms.
6. Continue mixing while cooling down, adding any heat-sensitive ingredients below a certain temperature (e.g., preservatives, fragrances, some active ingredients).

Using an emulsifier is essential for successfully combining oil and water ingredients into a lotion.