Solubilizing Essential Oil with Eco Solve™ and Flora Solve™ Clear

You are trying to dissolve 5% essential oil using 10% Eco Solve™ and the solution is still slightly cloudy. Let's look at the properties and recommended usage of both Eco Solve™ and Flora Solve™ Clear.

Eco Solve™ (Product ID: 35403)

• Eco Solve™ is a high-performance solubilizer suitable for various oils, including essential oils.
• The recommended usage rate for Eco Solve™ is typically 1-10%.
• Since you are already using 10%, which is the upper limit of the recommended range, increasing the concentration of Eco Solve™ further may not be effective in achieving full clarity for your specific essential oil at 5% concentration, and exceeding the recommended maximum is not advised for safety and performance reasons.

Flora Solve™ Clear (Product ID: 718)

• Flora Solve™ Clear is specifically designed as a fragrance and essential oil solubilizer.
• It is known for its ability to create clear microemulsions.
• Flora Solve™ Clear is used at a ratio of 2-5 parts Flora Solve™ Clear to 1 part essential oil or fragrance.
• For your 5% essential oil, this means you would need to use 10% to 25% Flora Solve™ Clear (2 parts to 5 parts relative to the 5% oil).
• The description for Flora Solve™ Clear suggests trying it if other solubilizers do not achieve complete clarity.

Recommendation

Based on the product information:

1. Increasing Eco Solve™ beyond 10% is not recommended as you are already at the upper limit of its typical usage range.
2. Flora Solve™ Clear is a more specialized solubilizer for essential oils and is used at a higher ratio relative to the oil content.

It is highly recommended to switch to Flora Solve™ Clear to achieve a clear solution for your 5% essential oil. Start by mixing your 5% essential oil with 10% Flora Solve™ Clear (a 2:1 ratio). If it is still slightly cloudy, gradually increase the amount of Flora Solve™ Clear up to a 5:1 ratio, which would be 25% Flora Solve™ Clear for your 5% essential oil. This higher ratio capability is likely what you need to achieve full clarity.

Mixing Method for Flora Solve™ Clear:

• Mix the essential oil with Flora Solve™ Clear thoroughly first.
• Then, add this mixture to the water phase and stir until clear.

Using Flora Solve™ Clear within its recommended ratio (up to 25% for 5% essential oil) is considered safe for cosmetic applications.