Preventing Cloudiness When Adding Fragrance to Carbopol Gel

Adding fragrance to a Carbopol gel can cause cloudiness because fragrances are often oil-based or contain components that don't readily mix with the water-based gel. This creates tiny oil droplets dispersed in the gel, which scatter light and make the gel appear hazy instead of clear.

To solve this, you need to use a solubilizer or emulsifier. These ingredients help to disperse the fragrance evenly throughout the water phase of the gel, preventing the oil from separating and causing cloudiness.

A suitable product for this purpose is Flora Solve™ Clear (Fragrance Solubilizer). This product is specifically designed to combine essential oils and fragrance oils with water or water-based gels while maintaining clarity.

Here's the general method to incorporate fragrance into your Carbopol gel using a solubilizer like Flora Solve™ Clear:

1. Pre-mix: Combine the fragrance oil with the solubilizer (e.g., Flora Solve™ Clear) in a separate container. The typical ratio for Flora Solve™ Clear is 2-5 parts solubilizer to 1 part fragrance, depending on the specific fragrance. Stir or blend this mixture thoroughly until it is clear and uniform.
2. Add to Gel: Slowly add the pre-mixed fragrance-solubilizer blend to your prepared Carbopol gel base while stirring gently. Continue stirring until the fragrance is fully incorporated and the gel is clear again.

Using a solubilizer in this way ensures that the fragrance is properly dispersed, helping your Carbopol gel maintain its desired clarity.