My body oil is cloudy

magali · May 16, 2017

I tried to make dry body oil mist using some light oils (argan, macadamia, hazelnut), IPM, and FO. While I really like how it feels so light on the skin, the body oil looks pale and cloudy in the bottle. I know I can just store it in an opaque bottle, but I'm planning to sell it in a pretty transparent spray bottle. Does the IPM make it cloudy? How to keep the oil color stay true golden yellow?

IrishLass · May 16, 2017

Unfortunately, with IPM (and also cyclomethicone), some FOs mix clear, while others remain cloudy. It all depends on the constituents that are present in whatever particular FO. To clear the cloudiness up, you can always try adding a bit of PS20 or PS80 to it.

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magali · May 16, 2017

Ooh I have ps80, will try using it. Is 1-2% enough? Thanks for the infos

IrishLass · May 16, 2017

I would start with .25% and work up from there if need be. Depending on the FO, it may only need a little, while others need more.

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magali · May 26, 2017

I tried using poly 80 and it turned the oil even cloudier But I love that I can use it as a bath oil! I will try it again using other FO and maybe less IPM.

DeeAnna · May 27, 2017

You may need more PS 80 to get a clear product.

IrishLass · May 27, 2017

Ditto what DeeAnna said. I just keep adding PS80 until the cloudiness clears. Some FO's require a goodly amount of PS80, while others require barely any at all.

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