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  Posted by Lainee on October 24, 2017 at 4:22 am

  Does emulsions become so thick for a period of time? When I made a cream, it is liquid (when finished) even though I have many emulsifiers and then after two days, it is cream (like the normal cream you see). Same thing with my lotion. Thank you!

  Lainee replied 7 years ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

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  OldPerry

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  October 24, 2017 at 4:26 am

  Some emulsion can become thicker over time, others get thinner. Still others are unchanged. You really haven’t provided enough information (such as the formula and ingredients) to give a more specific answer.

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  Lainee

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  October 24, 2017 at 5:08 am

  Here’s a rundown on my cream:

  A.Water-qs
  Glycerin-3
  Propylene Glycol-2
  TEA-1

  B.Cetyl Alcohol-1
  Cremophor A6-1
  Cremophor A25-2
  Glyceryl Stearate&PEG-100 Stearate-3
  Tegosoft DEC-6
  Amphisol K-1.5

  C. TSF 405-10
  Dimethicone-2
  SFE 839-5
  Suncat DE-1.5
  BTD 401-1
  Silica -2

  D. Polymethylsilsesquioxane-5
  Multisal Sebum Control-1
  Arbutin-0.2
  Niacinamide-0.5
  Euxyl PE-0.3
  Vit. E-1
  Color-0.3
  Fragrance-0.2

  I just made one now and no matter how long I mix/stir it, it is not that thick (still flows … a little). The one I made last thursday (the same formula) is now thick with a very very minimal flow like you have to wait to see it flow. 

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