Oil Gelling Agents for Suspending Gold in Facial Oil

To create a facial oil product with suspended gold particles, you need an oil gelling agent that can thicken the oil phase sufficiently to keep the particles dispersed and prevent them from settling.

Based on the available options, here are a few suitable oil gelling agents:

• Oil-Fix™ Eco: This silica-based gelling agent is specifically designed to help thicken oils and silicones and is suitable for formulas requiring particle suspension. It disperses in oil.
• Oil Thick™ Transparent: This agent creates a clear, high-viscosity oil gel. Its high thickening capability can effectively suspend particles, and its clarity allows the gold flakes to be visible. It requires heating to incorporate.
• Oil Thick™ Thixotropic: This gelling agent provides a thixotropic gel texture, meaning it thickens when at rest (helping to suspend particles) and becomes more fluid when shaken or applied. It also requires heating.

Consider the desired final texture and clarity of your facial oil when choosing. Oil-Fix™ Eco is explicitly noted for particle suspension, while Oil Thick™ Transparent is excellent if a clear, highly viscous gel is preferred. Oil Thick™ Thixotropic offers a unique flow property.

Always follow the specific mixing instructions and usage rates provided for the chosen gelling agent to achieve the desired texture and stability for suspending the gold particles.