Basic Water-in-Silicone Serum
Basic Water-in-Silicone Serum
Basic Water-in-Silicone Serum
Lotioncrafter Serum SE is a proprietary blend of self emulsifying silicone fluids designed to make the
creation of water-in-silicone emulsions (or serums) simple. Along with Lotioncrafter Serum SE, serums are
created and stabilized using a sodium chloride/sodium citrate buffer. This reduces interfacial tension and
improves stability, as does the addition of glycerin and/or glycols (dipropylene, propylene or butylene glycol).
These also contribute to increased preservative efficacy. This is a cold process emulsion, therefore if you
have concerns about the quality of your water, heat and hold it at 180°F for 20 minutes and cool it to room
temperature before proceeding. High shear (or stick blender) mixing is not required; mixing with a stand
mixer at moderate to high speed is preferred.
Formula
1. Combine Phase A (Silicone Phase) ingredients in mixing vessel and set aside.
3. Using a stand or hand mixer on moderate to high speed, begin to add Phase B ingredients to the Phase A mixing
vessel in a very slow stream or trickle (slow addition is critical). Once all of the water is incorporated, continue
mixing 10-15 minutes until the emulsion is smooth and uniform. The final lengthy mixing will insure a smaller,
uniform droplet size of the discontinuous water phase, improving long term stability.
Makes 300 grams (10 oz). Ingredients in bold are carried by Lotioncrafter.
Note: Here at Lotioncrafter, we prefer to work in GRAMS, but if you prefer to work in OUNCES, we have provided the formula in
ounces as well. We based our conversion to ounces at 30g to the ounce, rather than 28.35g so that your measurements in ounces
would be simpler.
The information given and the recommendations made herein are based on our research and are believed to be accurate but no guarantee of their
accuracy is made and we assume no liability regarding this formula or information contained herein. In every case we urge and recommend that
our customers make their own tests to determine to their own satisfaction whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes under their
own operating conditions. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute a
permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered by any patent, without the authority from the owner of this patent.