Thickening a Cream with Warp Cream Maker™ XL

Warp Cream Maker™ XL creates a water-in-oil/silicone emulsion. To increase the viscosity or thicken this type of cream, you should focus on ingredients that can build structure in the continuous oil/silicone phase.

• Oil-Soluble Thickeners: These are the most effective for W/O emulsions.

  • Waxes: Ingredients like Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, or Candelilla Wax can be melted into the oil/silicone phase to provide significant thickening and structure. The product description for Warp Cream Maker™ XL specifically mentions that if your formula contains wax, it should be melted into the oil, silicone, and Warp Cream Maker™ XL phase.
  • Fatty Alcohols: Such as Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, or Cetearyl Alcohol can also contribute to thickening and stabilizing the oil phase, providing a creamier texture.
  • Oil-soluble polymers or gellants: Certain specialized ingredients designed to thicken oils can also be used.

• Ingredients that are NOT effective:

  • Water-soluble thickeners: Ingredients like Carbomers, Xanthan Gum, or Cellulose Gums primarily thicken the water phase. In a water-in-oil emulsion, the water phase is internal (dispersed droplets), so thickening it does not significantly increase the overall viscosity of the external oil phase.

Therefore, when using Warp Cream Maker™ XL, focus on incorporating oil-soluble waxes or fatty alcohols into your oil/silicone phase to achieve the desired cream texture.