gelling agent for oil for use in makeup formulations or any kind of cosmetics with a mixture of essential oils  Has a high ability to hold (suspension) pigments, pearl powders and various sparkling powders in the formula. without precipitation and make the color spread completely   

Base: Mineral Oil

Hectorite Gel™, a gelling agent for the oil. Suitable for use in makeup formulations. or any kind of cosmetics with a mixture of essential oils Developed specifically to hold (suspend) pigment pigments in formulas for even distribution of pigments in all types of make-up.

Hectorite Gel™ has a thixotropic viscosity, meaning when a shear force is applied, the viscosity of the substance is reduced. But when the force is stopped, the viscosity returns to its original state. Which is considered to be a flow characteristic that is suitable for all types of cosmetics, especially any type of make-up

Hectorite is a smectite clay mineral obtained from the hectorite mine in California, USA, which is the largest and the purest clay. and with high purity Makes it whiter and smoother. Compared to other types of clays that can act as a thickener for oils, such as Bentonite.

Characteristics of products that are commonly used Hectorite Gel™ creates a gel texture, that is, liquid makeup such as Lip Gel, Lip Gloss, because Hectorite Gel™ has the ability to bind (suspension) pigments, pearl powders and other shimmering powders into the formula. without precipitation and make the color spread completely  

Use: as a thickener to create a gel texture to non-polar or less-polar oils such as Mineral Oil , Isododecane 

How to mix: Mix in the oil, whisk to combine. It will turn the oil into a gel texture.

Utilization rate: 2.5-10% depending on the desired viscosity

Product characteristics: light yellow-brown gel

Solubility: can dissolve in oil

Storage: can be stored at room temperature But close the bottle cap tightly. Then completely covered from sunlight or heat, the product is at least 2 years old.

INCI Name : Mineral Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate 

Examples of products used Hectorite Gel™

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream