Mixing Glyceryl Stearate Citrate and Silk Lotion Maker by Hand

For creating stable emulsions with cosmetic emulsifiers like Glyceryl Stearate Citrate and Silk Lotion Maker, mechanical mixing is generally required and highly recommended over hand mixing.

• Glyceryl Stearate Citrate: This emulsifier typically requires heating both the oil and water phases to around 80°C and then blending them together while continuously mixing as the mixture cools. Achieving a stable and uniform cream or lotion texture with this method relies on sufficient shear force, which is best provided by mechanical mixers (such as a hand held immersion blender or a laboratory mixer). Hand stirring is usually not adequate to create a stable emulsion that won't separate over time.

• Silk Lotion Maker: While this is a cold-process emulsifier (meaning it doesn't require heating), the instructions for use still emphasize "spinning together" and "continuously spinning" when combining the oil and water phases. Proper emulsification, even in cold process, requires adequate mixing to ensure the oil is finely dispersed in the water. Mechanical mixing helps achieve this necessary dispersion for a stable lotion texture.

In summary, to ensure the best stability and texture for your lotion when using either Glyceryl Stearate Citrate or Silk Lotion Maker, it is strongly advised to use mechanical mixing rather than just mixing by hand.