I had no idea oil-free lotion was even a thing, but after doing a bit of research, I see that not only is it a thing, oil-free lotion is very popular.
Not quite the consistency I was looking for.
How can a lotion be oil-free?
Basically, the term refers to lotion that does not have any vegetable or animal oils in it. Instead, we use silicone oils and other emollients to moisturize the skin. Oil-free lotion is popular with people who have oily skin, but it really can be great for any skin type.
Here’s what I’ll be using in my first attempt at an oil-free lotion. I went through our catalog and chose all the products that could be put into a lotion that are not animal or vegetable oils. I got a bit of a surprise when I mixed it up.
Join me in the workroom.
What You’ll Need
SuppliesWater |
EquipmentScale |
Formula
71% Water
7% Cyclomethicone
6% Dimethicone
2% Isopropyl Myristate
3% Sunflower Lecithin
2% Liquid Silk
4% Emulsifying Wax
4% Hydrovance
0.5% Liquid Germall Plus
0.5% 21 Fragrance Oil
100-gram Test Batch71 grams Water |
12-ounce Batch8.52 ounces Water |
Instructions
Ingredients before melting.
Weigh all ingredients but the preservative and fragrance into a microwave-safe container. Heat gently, using short time bursts and stirring after each heating, until ingredients are melted.
Use a stick blender to mix the lotion into an emulsion. Check the temperature; cool mixture below 120ºF before adding the preservative and fragrance.
Once everything is mixed well, pour the lotion into bottles. Allow it to cool completely in the bottle before adding a lid. Label and enjoy.
Notes
When I heated and mixed this formula, it would not come together. It seemed to me that the Sunflower Lecithin was not mixing in. I turned to our Technical Support team for help.
They told me I have too much emulsifier and not enough ingredients for it to emulsify. So I’ll make some changes and be back tomorrow with an updated formula.
