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Need recommendation of natural solubilizers
Hi all, I’m trying to develop a toner with apple cider vinegar, rose water and essential oils. Therefore, the pH will be around 3-4 and I anticipate my essential oils concentration to be less than 1.5%. I also want to have the oils mixed in without asking the customer to shake it before each use. What’s your recommendation of a solubilizer that is
- 100% natural
- Vegan
- Gluten-free (ideal but I can live with it if this is not available)
- Clear solution (ideal but I can live with it if this is not possible)
- Non-comedogenic
I’ve read that Tegosolve 55 and Natrgem S140NP are both good? What’s your recommendation and what concentration should I use for the toner?
Appreciate your help as always!
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9 Replies
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Poly Suga Mulse D9 … you can buy small quantities from Formulator Sample Shop. They also carry SymbioSolv Clear Plus which is pretty good too.
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@MarkBroussard Thank you! What % would you suggest for each?
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A 3:1 ratio of solubilizer:oil is a good place to start.
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Be careful with essential oils. You said it will be less than 1.5% of your formula, but this amount sounds extremely high. In fact even 0.5% is high. There are many legit researches showing evidence that EO’s are either cytotoxic or phototoxic or both. I can share papers and links to sources. I personally use them only in rinse off products.
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@ngarayeva001
Agreed on the EO’s. I wonder where that ‘essential’ oil hype came from anyway. They’re neither essential nor special in my opinion. -
@Doreen Initially I thought EO stands for Essentially Obsolete ???
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@Doreen, the first thing that an average consumer does when trying a new product is smelling it. Smell is a huge part of the decision making (unfortunately). I have a friend, who knows that I formulate without colorants and fragrance, but every single time I show her a new product… yes, she smells it….
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@Chemist77
:joy:@ngarayeva001
Yes, but I didn’t contradict that fact. I do formulate with (mostly synthetic) fragrances a lot. Between 0.1 - 0.3% usually. I have a sensitive skin type, but I can handle concentrations that low. -
@Doreen I don’t mind synthetic fragrances. I would used them if I had an access to good quality materials, but since I don’t I prefer not using anything at all.
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