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Percentage of oil phase in lotion and cream
What is a good percentage of oil phase for lotion and cream?
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7 Replies
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8-35%….hehhehe…
You need to state your goals. Question is too vague. Maybe also list intended oils…as that makes a huge difference….even from refined to raw. Even the choice of your emulsifier will determine how oily a certain percentage of oils will feel. You can make a 12% oil lotion with one emulsifier that will feel oily….create a second batch with a different emulsifier….a totally different feel. The choice of your fatty alcohol….will also change the feel or perception of oiliness.
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I have a 35% oil phase in my last project….and it is super light and quick absorbing…..change 1% of that to castor oil…..and you have a mess…
So many variables….the heavier the oils…the less you need. When I say 35%, that is the total of the oil phase…. emulsifiers, slip and slide ingredients, fatty alcohols, butters and oils.
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@Graillotion
The oils is extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil.
The emulsifier is Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate.
Cetearyl alcohol or glyceryl stearate to increase the viscosity. -
Abdullah said:@Graillotion
The oils is extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil.
The emulsifier is Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate.
Cetearyl alcohol or glyceryl stearate to increase the viscosity.I think those are some heavy weights….so keep them low….lower than 14%. There are things you can add to decrease their heavy feel. I have not worked with heavy oils like that….so not much help. I use a lot of esters and light weight oils.
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And what about the rancidity?
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@Graillotion can you name some ingredients to decrease there heavy feel?
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@ggpetrov it will be in bottles with pump so less exposure to air.
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