Pomade Solidification Issues at Different Temperatures
Asked by: poon_pm
On: October 27, 2020
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
My pomade does not solidify when left outside at room temperature, but it becomes hard when refrigerated. What causes this behavior?
Answer
The behavior of your pomade not solidifying at room temperature but hardening when refrigerated is due to its ingredients.
Most pomades primarily contain waxes, oils, and fats, which have different melting points.
- When left outside: Room temperature might be higher than the melting point of some components in the pomade, causing it to remain soft or liquid and thus not solidify.
- When refrigerated: The temperature in the refrigerator is below the melting point of those components, causing the waxes, oils, and fats in the pomade to solidify or thicken again.
Therefore, this behavior of your pomade is normal and depends on its composition and storage temperature.