Recreating Your Cleansing Oil

You're looking to recreate a favorite cleansing oil based on its ingredients. Here's a breakdown of your questions and how you can approach formulating your own:

1. Substitutes for Polyglyceryl – 2 Oleate, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, and Polyglyceryl – 10 Oleate

These ingredients act as emulsifiers, helping the oil mix with water. You can replace all three with a single ingredient called Oilsify 15.

2. What makes the oil turn milky with water?

The milky appearance when the cleansing oil comes into contact with water is due to the emulsifier. In your case, using Oilsify 15 will provide this characteristic.

3. Is a preservative needed?

Since this is an anhydrous (water-free) oil-based formula, a preservative is generally not necessary. Preservatives are typically needed in formulas containing water to prevent microbial growth.

4. Can expensive oils be substituted?

Yes, you can substitute some of the more expensive oils with more cost-effective alternatives. The original formula contains a blend of oils including Olive Oil, Squalane, Apricot Kernel Oil, Safflower Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Grape Seed Oil, and Jojoba Oil, along with Lavender Essential Oil. You can adjust the types and proportions of the base oils to suit your preference and budget.

Regarding the use of polar oils with Oilsify 15, it's recommended to start with the standard suggested proportion of Oilsify 15 and test for stability. If you observe separation, you may need to slightly increase the percentage of Oilsify 15 to ensure proper emulsification with the polar oils.

You can find ingredients like Oilsify 15, Olive Oil, Squalane, Apricot Kernel Oil, Safflower Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Grape Seed Oil, and Jojoba Oil in the shop. Please note that the specific Lavender Essential Oil from the original product's link may not be available in this shop, but other suitable essential oils can be used.