Suitability of Cream and Gel Textures for Pump Bottles
Asked by: tanik_fu
On: May 23, 2014
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Can different types of cosmetic textures, such as creams (specifically those made with Light Cream Maker) and gels, be packaged in pump bottles? What factors determine their suitability, such as viscosity and potential for clogging? Is a thick "pudding" texture (made with Pro Polymer) suitable for pump bottles? Does thickening a product into a pudding texture necessarily reduce its total volume?
Answer
Based on the conversation:
- For creams made with Light Cream Maker: Yes, you can put them in a pump bottle. The key is the viscosity. If you plan to use a pump bottle, use a lower percentage of Light Cream Maker (around 0.5%) to make the cream less viscous so the pump can draw it up easily.
- For gels: Gels can also be put into pump bottles. However, if you use a very high amount of the gel-forming agent, the gel might become too thick for the pump. Clogging is usually caused by incomplete mixing (undissolved particles or lumps), not by using a large amount of the gel agent itself.
- For "pudding" texture cream (using Pro Polymer): This type of thick cream is generally not suitable for pump bottles. It is recommended to package it in a jar instead.
- Regarding volume change when making a pudding texture: Making the product thicker into a pudding texture by adding Pro Polymer does not necessarily decrease the total volume. It depends on the specific way the ingredients interact and thicken.