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Problem when making home made pomade
Hi guys!
I just made a home made pomade and as the product cures, it’s forming a hole in the middle.
Does anybody ever face this kind of problem? Is it due to the temperature when pouring?
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The ingredients are candelilla wax, hco peg 40, shea butter, carrier oil, and essential oil
Do you guys have any solution to this?
Many thanks!
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2 Replies
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Yes, it’s due to the speed at which you cool the formula. Or maybe there is air trapped in it. What are you using to mix it?
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I am assuming that you are using high amounts of candelilla wax in your formula.
When you use a high amount of wax and not enough oils then you tend to create a harder, more brittle product which can break if poured too hot.
I would recommend trying to pour at a lower temperature or reducing the amount of candelilla wax used, or even both.
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