Perfume Lotion Formulation and Stability with High Oil Content

Question

I am developing a perfume lotion based on articles I've read. I plan to use the following ingredients and percentages:

Fractionated Coconut Oil: 5%
Avocado Oil: 3%
Perfume Oil: 10%
Last Fix: 3%
Light Cream Maker: [Original percentage, implied to be lower than recommended]
Other ingredients (Water phase, etc.): Balance to 100%

My formula has a total oil phase of 21%. Can this formula be mixed, and what percentage of Light Cream Maker is recommended to ensure long-term stability and prevent phase separation?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Regarding your Perfume Lotion Formulation

Hello!

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your lotion formulation based on the articles you've read. You're on the right track!

Regarding the ingredients and percentages you've listed, the staff's advice is correct. The formulation can be mixed as you've planned.

However, as the staff mentioned, the oil phase in your formula is relatively high (Fractionated Coconut Oil 5% + Avocado Oil 3% + Perfume Oil 10% + Last Fix 3% = 21% oil phase). To ensure long-term stability and prevent the water and oil phases from separating over time, it is recommended to slightly increase the amount of Light Cream Maker.

The suggested range of 1.2% - 1.3% for Light Cream Maker is appropriate for this formula to create a stable emulsion.

With this small adjustment to the Light Cream Maker percentage, your formula should result in a stable perfume lotion. You can proceed with ordering the ingredients with this modification.

If you have any more questions as you start making your lotion, feel free to ask!