Using Natural Oils (Olive/Sweet Almond) in Cleansing Oil Formula and Oil Polarity
Question
I have an anhydrous cleansing oil formula. Can I use Olive Oil or Sweet Almond Oil to replace `LipidSoft™ Palm`? What is the difference between `LipidSoft™ Palm` and natural oils such as Olive Oil and Sweet Almond Oil, particularly regarding their polarity and suitability for a cleansing oil formula?
Answer
Non-polar oils are oils whose molecules do not have significant electrical charge separation, making them insoluble in water but good solvents for other non-polar substances like makeup and sebum. In Cleansing Oil formulas, non-polar oils are key for dissolving oil-based makeup and impurities. Examples in your formula include Mineral Oil and LipidSoft™ Palm (Ethylhexyl Palmitate).
Most natural oils derived from plants, such as Olive Oil and Sweet Almond Oil, are considered more polar than Mineral Oil or LipidSoft™ Palm due to their chemical structure.
According to the staff's advice in the message you provided, natural oils like Olive Oil can be used in the formula, specifically suggesting it as a replacement for LipidSoft™ Palm. Sweet Almond Oil, also a natural oil, should similarly be usable, likely replacing LipidSoft™ Palm.
In summary:
- Non-polar oils are water-insoluble oils used to dissolve oil-based residues (e.g., Mineral Oil, LipidSoft™ Palm).
- Olive Oil and Sweet Almond Oil are natural oils which are more polar than typical non-polar oils, but they can be used in a Cleansing Oil formula, particularly as a replacement for LipidSoft™ Palm, as advised.
Related Products Mentioned
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure)
