Using Silk Lotion Maker with Alternative Gel Makers
Question
I would like to ask if [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/emulsifier/6505-bis-peg-ppg-16-16-peg-ppg16-16-dimethicone.html:2nbmyyeg]Silk Lotion Maker[/url:2nbmyyeg], besides [url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A5-%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3-water-gellant/651-carbomer-carbopol-940.html:2nbmyyeg]Carbomer[/url:2nbmyyeg]/[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/216-xanthan-gum-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A1-%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AA.html:2nbmyyeg]Xanthan Gum[/url:2nbmyyeg] can be used with other [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A5-thickener/234-pro-polymer-acrylate-crosspolymer.html:2nbmyyeg]Gel Maker[/url:2nbmyyeg]s such as [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A5-thickener/234-pro-polymer-acrylate-crosspolymer.html:2nbmyyeg]Pro Polymer™[/url:2nbmyyeg] or [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A5-thickener/1282-dehydroxanthan-gum.html:2nbmyyeg]AnyGel™[/url:2nbmyyeg]? Currently, I am using it with [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/216-xanthan-gum-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A1-%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AA.html:2nbmyyeg]Xanthan Gum[/url:2nbmyyeg], but it feels sticky on the skin, so I want to try using it with other options to see if it improves. Thank you.
Answer
Using Silk Lotion Maker with Other Gel Makers
Yes, Silk Lotion Maker can be used with other gel makers besides Carbomer and Xanthan Gum, such as Pro Polymer and AnyGel.
Silk Lotion Maker is an oil-in-water emulsifier with a silicone base that provides a soft and smooth skin feel. Its description states that it blends easily with other gel makers in a formula.
If you are finding that Xanthan Gum results in a sticky texture and you are looking for alternatives, consider the following:
- AnyGel™: This gel maker is specifically noted for providing a non-greasy texture that feels instantly absorbed and dries quickly on the skin. This characteristic makes it a good option if you want to reduce the sticky feeling you experience with Xanthan Gum.
- Pro Polymer™: This is also a compatible gel maker that can be used to create gel or creamy textures. While its description mentions an initial sticky feeling for the first 30 seconds before drying to a thin coating, it is compatible with Silk Lotion Maker and offers good electrolyte resistance.
- Carbomer: Carbomer is also compatible, but it's important to note its limitations. Carbomer generally cannot tolerate electrolytes or low pH (acidic) environments. If your formula contains ingredients with electrolytes or is acidic, Pro Polymer or Xanthan Gum are typically recommended over Carbomer for stability. However, if your formula is free from electrolytes and is within the appropriate pH range, Carbomer can be used.
To find the best texture for your formulation, you may need to experiment with the usage rates of Silk Lotion Maker and the alternative gel maker you choose.
Related Products Mentioned
Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker)
Carbomer 940 (EasyDisperse™, France)
AnyGel™
