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Please help formula separates!
Hi, so I made a simple leave in conditioner but then after a few weeks water started separate from it. I wanted it to be a light leave-in conditioner so i used 0.05% of the emulsified blend (Glyceryl Stearate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate) even though the usage rate is 2%-8% Could this be the only reason it separated. I would love some help I am trying to learn to be better at this.
Makes 226.8g
Phase1
Distilled Water 85.75%
Glycerin- 3.75%
BTMS-50- 0.875%
Phase 2
Castor Oil- 2.5%
Emulsified Blend- 0.625%
Sorbic Acid- 0.625%
Mango Butter- 3.875%
Phase 3
Vitamin E -0.625%
D-Panthenol- 0.125%
Fragrance- 1.25% -
3 Replies
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I’m not a formulator but from your list, it seems you are a bit low on emulsifier, you have to try what ratio work best for your formula and might consider preservative as well.
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I agree with @Pattsi. You have a very low level of emulsifier, especially for butters, which are hard to emulsify. Btw, in the body of your message you mention 0.05% of emulsified blend, but the formula shows 0.625%. Which one is correct?
Also, sorbic acid alone is not going to protect your product, and might cause some discomfort in consumers at high levels.
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