Shea Butter Water Soluble Phase and Retinal Solubility in Cream

Asked by: nuchjare6495 On: January 19, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

I am formulating a face cream and planning to order ingredients. I have a question regarding Shea Butter Water Soluble:

  • Is Shea Butter Water Soluble considered part of the water phase or the oil phase in a cream formulation?
  • If it is an oil, can it dissolve Retinal? My formula also includes Retinal.

Answer

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.

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