Shea Butter Water Soluble Phase and Retinal Solubility in Cream

Regarding your questions about Shea Butter Water Soluble in your face cream formulation:

• Is Shea Butter Water Soluble part of the water phase or oil phase? Shea Butter Water Soluble is considered part of the water phase in a cream formulation.
• Can it dissolve Retinal? No, Shea Butter Water Soluble cannot dissolve Retinal.

Shea Butter Water Soluble is a modified form of shea butter that has been made water-soluble, allowing it to disperse in water-based formulations. Retinal, on the other hand, is typically oil-soluble, meaning it dissolves in oils or lipid-based solvents, not in water or water-soluble ingredients like Shea Butter Water Soluble. To dissolve Retinal, you would need to use an appropriate oil or solvent that is compatible with Retinal and your formulation.