Thickening Massage Oil into Gel Without Heat
Question
How can I thicken a massage oil mixture consisting of Essential Oil, liquid paraffin (mineral oil), and Camphor into a gel without using heat? I am looking for a suitable gelling agent and instructions on how to use it.
Answer
Oil Gelling Agent Recommendation (No Heat)
Based on your goal to thicken a massage oil made of Essential Oil, liquid paraffin (mineral oil), and Camphor into a gel without using heat, we recommend using Oil-Fix™ W.
This product is a Silica-based gelling agent that can be dispersed into various oils, including mineral oil and natural oils like essential oils, without requiring heat.
How to Use Oil-Fix™ W:
- Add Oil-Fix™ W to your oil mixture (Essential Oil, liquid paraffin, Camphor).
- Blend or mix thoroughly until the powder is completely dispersed and the desired gel texture is achieved.
- The recommended usage rate is typically not less than 10% for gelling oil without heat, but you can adjust the percentage to get your preferred consistency.
Other Oil-Fix™ variants like Oil-Fix™ O and Oil-Fix™ S can also be used depending on the specific type of oil, but Oil-Fix™ W is versatile for mixtures containing both mineral oil and natural oils.
Please note that products like Oil Thick™ Transparent require heating to dissolve and create a gel, so they are not suitable for your no-heat requirement.
