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  adding squalane

  Posted by esthetician922 on March 31, 2022 at 4:41 am

  Can you add squalane to a water based formula or it can only be used with oils? Here is the formula I want to add it to.

  Deionized Water, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Allantoin, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Ascorbic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chloroxylenol, Triethanolamine

  esthetician922 replied 2 years, 9 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Camel

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  March 31, 2022 at 5:14 am

  How much are you trying to add to your formula?

  If it’s only a small amount (1%?), the carbomer might be able to suspend it / keep it from separating, though you might be safer including a solubilizer like PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.

  If it’s a larger amount, you will need to include an emulsifier and form an emulsion. Despite being lightweight, squalane is still an oil, and oils do not mix with water.

  (I am not an expert/professional) 

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  esthetician922

  Member

  March 31, 2022 at 2:55 pm

  thank you! I will try 1%. 

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