Solubilizing LipidSoft™ Dry II in Body Mist

To incorporate 7% LipidSoft™ Dry II into a water-based body mist spray, you will indeed need a solubilizer as LipidSoft™ Dry II is an oil-soluble emollient.

Regarding your question about Eco Solve™, yes, it is suitable for this purpose. Eco Solve™ is a high-performance solubilizer that is effective at dissolving various oils, including esters like LipidSoft™ Dry II, in water-based formulas while maintaining clarity. It is also noted as being cost-effective.

For other cost-effective options, you could consider Flora Solve™ Clear. It is also an inexpensive solubilizer, though it might require a higher usage ratio compared to Eco Solve™ or Ultra Solve™ to achieve the same clarity.

Ultra Solve™ is another high-performance option with performance equivalent to Eco Solve™, but it is noted as having a higher price, making Eco Solve™ a better fit for a cost-effective formula.

Recommended Usage Ratio

The amount of solubilizer needed depends on the specific oil being solubilized and the desired clarity. For 7% LipidSoft™ Dry II, you will need to determine the optimal ratio of solubilizer to LipidSoft™ Dry II through testing.

A common starting point for the ratio of Solubilizer : LipidSoft™ Dry II is typically 1:1 or 2:1. However, you may need to increase this ratio (e.g., 3:1, 4:1, or even 5:1) to achieve a perfectly clear solution with 7% LipidSoft™ Dry II.

• Using Eco Solve™ or Ultra Solve™: Start by mixing Eco Solve™ or Ultra Solve™ with LipidSoft™ Dry II at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio. If the mixture doesn't become clear when added to water, gradually increase the solubilizer ratio (e.g., try 3:1, then 4:1) until clarity is achieved.
• Using Flora Solve™ Clear: The description suggests a ratio of 2-5 parts Flora Solve™ Clear to 1 part oil. Start within this range and adjust as needed.

Example Calculation (using a hypothetical 2:1 ratio of Solubilizer : LipidSoft™ Dry II):

If you use 7% LipidSoft™ Dry II, and the optimal ratio is found to be 2:1, you would need 7% * 2 = 14% of the solubilizer.

Mixing Method

1. Mix the chosen solubilizer (Eco Solve™, Flora Solve™ Clear, or Ultra Solve™) with the LipidSoft™ Dry II thoroughly until a clear mixture is obtained. Gentle heating (up to 80°C) can sometimes help, as mentioned for Eco Solve™ and Ultra Solve™.
2. Slowly add this clear oil/solubilizer mixture to the water phase of your body mist formula while stirring continuously until fully dispersed and clear.

Always perform small-scale tests first to find the optimal solubilizer ratio for your specific formula and desired clarity before making a large batch.