Usage Rates for Xanthan Gum and Mild Preserved Eco in Herbal Gel

Based on the usage rates provided by the staff:

• Xanthan Gum: The recommended usage rate is 0.1-2%, with 1% being a common recommendation for desired viscosity. For a 100g batch, this means you would use 0.1g to 2g, with 1g being a good starting point. You can adjust this amount within the range depending on how thick you want the gel to be.
• Mild Preserved Eco™ (Ethylhexylglycerin/Caprylyl Glycol): For general cosmetic formulations like a gel, the recommended usage rate is 0.5-1%. For a 100g batch, this means you would use 0.5g to 1g.

So, for your 100g herbal gel formulation:

• Xanthan Gum: Use between 0.1g and 2g (start with 1g).
• Mild Preserved Eco™: Use between 0.5g and 1g.

The remaining weight (approximately 97-98.9g depending on the amounts of Xanthan Gum and preservative used) would be your herbal extract liquid and any other desired ingredients (like humectants, etc.), ensuring the total weight adds up to 100g.