Phospholipid Dispersion in Water-Based Formula

Asked by: khunchinz On: June 22, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am making a formula with only water and Phospholipid. The resulting mixture is a cloudy white liquid with small bubbles, absorbs quickly, and does not pill. Does this indicate that the Phospholipid is fully dispersed?

Answer

Based on the staff's reply, the characteristics you observed (cloudy white liquid, small bubbles, quick absorption, no pilling) in your water-only mixture likely do not indicate complete dispersion of the Phospholipid. The staff advises that a formula needs both water and oil (adding a small amount of oil, 2-3%) and continued blending to achieve complete dispersion. The state you observed is likely partial dispersion in water, but not the full dispersion required for a stable formulation, which necessitates the addition of oil as suggested.

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