Mixing Oil and Silicone: Replacing Silicone Gel with Silicone Blender and SiliSolve Plus
Asked by: herbamic2013
On: January 16, 2016
Product Type:
Cosmetics
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?
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:
- Silicone Blender at 4%
- SiliSolve Plus at 0.7%
This will help to emulsify the oil and silicone components, creating a stable formulation.
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