Reducing Air Bubbles in Serum Thickened with AnyGel™

It is common to get air bubbles when mixing liquid serums, especially when using powder thickeners like AnyGel™ (Dehydroxanthan Gum) with high-speed blending. The air gets incorporated into the liquid during the mixing process.

Here are some tips to help reduce air bubbles in your serum:

• Reduce Mixing Speed: High-speed blending incorporates a lot of air. Try mixing at a much lower speed, even if it takes a bit longer for the AnyGel™ to fully hydrate and thicken the serum. Gentle stirring is often better than vigorous blending.
• Avoid Excessive Agitation: Mix only as much as needed to disperse and hydrate the thickener. Avoid unnecessary swirling or shaking.
• Allow Time for Degassing: After mixing, let the serum sit undisturbed for several hours, or preferably overnight. Trapped air bubbles will slowly rise to the surface and dissipate.
• Consider Pre-Dispersion (if applicable): Although AnyGel™ is designed to mix directly with water, for some powder thickeners, pre-dispersing the powder in a small amount of glycerin or propylene glycol (if these are already part of your formula) before adding to the water phase can help the powder hydrate more smoothly with less clumping and potentially reduce air incorporation. However, follow the specific instructions for AnyGel™ which recommend mixing directly with water.

By using slower mixing speeds and allowing time for the serum to rest, you should be able to significantly reduce the amount of trapped air bubbles.