Using SiliWater™ in Leave-In Conditioner

Yes, SiliWater™ can be used in a leave-in conditioner formula. It is a silicone that dissolves directly in water, making it suitable for water-based hair products like leave-in conditioners. SiliWater™ helps to make hair soft, smooth, and prevents tangling without causing build-up.

Making the Formula Thicker (Gel Texture)

To make the leave-in conditioner formula thicker, you can use a gel-forming agent like Pro Polymer™. Pro Polymer™ is a thickener that creates a gel texture in water-based formulas. You would add it to the water phase of your formula. A suggested basic structure for a gel-type leave-in conditioner could be:

• Water (adjust percentage based on other ingredients)
• SiliWater™
• Pro Polymer™
• Preservative (e.g., Phenoxyethanol)

Incorporating Oil into the Formula

If you want to add oil to the formula, you would typically replace a portion of the water with the oil. However, since SiliWater™ is water-soluble and Pro Polymer™ is a water-based gel maker, adding oil will require an emulsifier to properly disperse the oil phase within the water phase and create a stable cream or lotion texture instead of a clear gel or spray. The method of incorporating oil depends on the type of emulsifier used.

Keep in mind that while SiliWater™ works well in sprays and gels, adding oil and making it a cream might change the application feel and intended use, as noted in the previous reply. Leave-in conditioners are often preferred as sprays for lighter application.