Flavor Separation in Lip Balm

The issue of flavor separating from your lip balm base after cooling is likely due to the flavor not being fully compatible or miscible with the oil and wax components of your balm. Flavors, even if oil-based, can sometimes contain components that don't easily integrate into a solidifying oil/wax matrix, leading to separation similar to oil and water.

To address this, you can use an ingredient like Water Balm™.

Water Balm™ acts as a binder that helps integrate substances that might otherwise separate, such as water-soluble ingredients or flavors that don't fully mix with the oil/wax base. It helps create a stable, uniform texture.

How to use Water Balm™ to prevent flavor separation:

1. Add Water Balm™ at a concentration of 3-5% to your oil and wax mixture while it is hot and completely melted.
2. Ensure Water Balm™ is fully dissolved in the hot oil phase.
3. Add your flavor to the mixture.
4. While the mixture is cooling down and starting to solidify, continuously stir or blend at a low speed. This constant movement helps keep the flavor dispersed evenly throughout the balm as it sets, preventing it from separating.

By using Water Balm™ and stirring during the cooling phase, you can achieve a more stable and uniform lip balm where the flavor remains well-incorporated.