Mixing Oil and Silicone: Replacing Silicone Gel with Silicone Blender and SiliSolve Plus

Question

How can I mix oil and silicone in a formulation? Can I replace Silicone Gel with Silicone Blender (4%) and SiliSolve Plus (0.7%) to help emulsify the oil and silicone phases?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on your formula and the staff's recommendation:

Yes, the formula needs adjustment to ensure the oil and silicone phases mix properly.
Oil and silicone do not mix completely on their own and require an emulsifier to prevent separation. The staff recommends using Silicone Blender and SiliSolve Plus for this purpose.

The suggested adjustment is to replace the Silicone Gel with: