Modifying Gel Base for Sunscreen and Water Resistance with Water-Capsule

Based on the forum conversation:

• Water Resistance: The water resistance of the formulation depends on the base and the type of emulsion used, not just the SPF Protect Ultra ingredient itself. A standard Aloe Vera gel base is typically an O/W (oil-in-water) or simple gel, which is generally not waterproof. To achieve water resistance, a Water-in-Oil (W/O) or Water-in-Silicone (W/Si) emulsion system is needed, such as using Water-Capsule™ as discussed in the forum.
• AminoSilk vs LipidSoft: Both AminoSilk and LipidSoft can help improve the texture and spreadability. According to the staff, LipidSoft provides softness and smoothness with a slightly oily feel, while AminoSilk offers softness and smoothness with a more natural, non-chemical feel (as it's an amino acid derivative). The choice depends on the desired skin feel.
• Beta Glucan Shaking: The provided conversation does not contain information about whether Beta Glucan's effectiveness is affected by not shaking before use.
• Adding Water-Capsule: Simply adding Water-Capsule™ to the tester base and shaking is not the correct method to create a Water-in-Oil emulsion. As explained in the forum, Water-Capsule™ is a W/O emulsifier and needs to be properly incorporated into the formulation process, typically by mixing it with the oil phase (like SPF Protect Ultra) before combining with the water phase (the tester base) in the final step.