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How to make a stable ~20% oil in ~80% water emulsion of which 15% is alcohol

Posted by Zink on February 26, 2014 at 1:18 am

Wondering if it’s possible to make a somewhat drying oil in water emulsion containing a significant amount of alcohol (eliminating the need for a preservative?) that can dry out spots, and is able to keep ZnO or other solids solubilized something like:

Water

Deion water x%

Isopropyl alchohol 99%, 15%

Lactic Acid 10%

Oil

Jojoba oil 10%

Rose hip oil 10%

Emulsifier? ~8%

Thickener? ~4%

Post emulsion during cool down

Zinc Oxide 4% (could be a pre “liquefied” form)

Vitamin E Acetate 1%

Oil and alcohol usually don’t play to well, any way to do this or is the only realistic way to do a water only lotion?

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