How to solubilize extract in oil

Are you trying to add water soluble extracts or actives to an oil based cosmetic formula? In this video, Belinda Carli shows how to add water soluble extracts and materials to oil based cosmetic formulas, and how to solubilize them effectively. Solubilize extracts into oil - find out how, watch now!
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[@sr969]

Thank you miss belinda, this is what ive been looking for! Ive been searching a way to dissolve 1% licorice extract into my body oil😊😊😊

[@linav4484]

Thank you so much!😊

[@annadiciero]

I use sodium surfactin for up to 20% glycerites in oil including a small water input and it works beautifully!

[@Paula-pv7ep]

Thank you kindly

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching!

[@tico25]

Thanks...thanks...😊😊great info

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@paisleypeacock]

Thank you very much!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Happy formulating! :)

[@paisleypeacock]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 How can I get a bottle of the Arlacel 1689 here in the US or it's equivalent?

[@waleedrashad822]

Perfect

[@Kontraleah]

Thank you Belinda, always love everything you do and I'm learning so much. Is it possible to incorporate 10-15% water into oil?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

No, it would become a water in oil emulsion at that sort of input. Learn how to formulate with active ingredients, including how to stabilise them in your formulas and check quality/stability with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@ashleywalker6130]

Thank you for the video. Would you suggest adding a preservative since your adding a water component?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

There is not enough water to enable microbial growth. Learn about effective preservative selection, and how to make preservative free formulas, with our Certificate in Cosmetic Preservatives, Advanced Certificates or Diplomas - learn more on this page: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CosmeticScienceTraining-386/

[@jaunbonaysmith]

Thank u for another great upload 😍😍 The Solibulizer can be used instead of the "hydrogenated Castor Oil"???

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@handmaden]

Yes

[@jaunbonaysmith]

Could i use tego solv 61 or symbio solv clear plus instead of the Arlacel 1689??

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

To help you with this specifically, we would need to get full details of your formula and specifications of specific materials. This would take time to review and advise on properly, please purchase consulting time here: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/Advice-2046/ so we can advise you properly on your specific situation.

[@bubuakeme452]

Thank you for this informative video I want to make a body oil can how much polysobate 80 can I use for 5litre oil and 10litre water

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@brendamuiru1014]

Thank so much Belinda.....what is the highest hlb value the liquid emulsifier can have?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

20 is the maximum in the HLB system, but emulsifiers usually max out at 16 - even at 16 they are more solubilisers than emulsifiers; and above 16 they start to foam too much to be emulsifiers (they are then surfactants). You can learn more with us, check out our Diploma training here: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@brendamuiru1014]

Thank you for the answer. I realize that I made the question a bit open ended and without context,let me rephrase. I'm looking to find a substitution for aracel as it isn't available in my country. However we have a number of other liquid w/o emulsifiers ranging from 3-9. In your experience, what would be the highest hlb value an emulsifier can have to solubilize the extracts in oil?......Or do I stick with the ones in the 8-9 region of not really w/o or o/w?

[@merkhanmahdimustafa2606]

How i can mix of carvacrol, clove oil, cinnamon oil, oleorsin of ginger and thymol as a blend in glycerin bas to be soluble in water.

[@balmista]

Would this work with hyaluronic acid as well?

[@nounamassa5586]

Thank you for this interesting video are infusions or decoctions in water suitable for this formula or just glycerin extracts ?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

As long as they are water based or water soluble/miscible they will work in this formula.

[@itsonlyyalex]

so once this oil phase is completed can it be mixed with butters and waxes?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We’re happy to provide the full formula and detailed method, ingredient, supplier, input and method details, please email us: [e-mail] and we can send you a link to access ALL our free formulas and reports. Happy formulating!

[@alaanashaat7805]

Why caprylic capric triglyceride has abad odor when applied on hair?! Can you help me to get rid of this odor?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

It wouldn't be the caprylic/capric triglyceride - it must be something else in your formula. To get specific help, please purchase consulting time: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/cosmeticformulation,brandadvice-797/ and send us your full formulation for review.

[@Humanhairbonys-zy6px]

Question if im mixing 6 different natural hair oil together and i want to get rid out that cloudy look. will polysorbate 20 work for me and do i have to mix it with water if im using 6 different oils

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

No, its the wrong solubiliser. Learn how to formulate these difficult types of products to stabilise, including how to check quality/stability with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@EasyCookingHub]

Can we mix water solublize active with extract and solubilizer?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We’re happy to provide the full formula, ingredient, supplier, input and method details, please email us: [e-mail] and we can send you a link to access ALL our free formulas and reports. Happy formulating!

[@indirabeautie7724]

Thanks so much for this is there an alternative solubulizer to Arlcea 1689? I can't find it in the market.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Try this page which lists hundreds of small suppliers all over the world: createcosmeticformulas.com/IngredientSuppliers/Suppliers-897/ Please also join our Facebook Group, Cosmetic Raw Materials for Small Brands: facebook.com/groups/1734896293290235// and post your request there, it is a group specifically to help small brands like yourself source materials like this in smaller quantities. Happy formulating!

[@HelloWakeUp9]

Olivem 2090

[@MsBlack]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 what are alternative solubilizers if your end product is solid butter 'chapstick' & body butter? should i only be using Arlcea if my end product is liquid? thanks in advance!

[@joy5016]

Thank you thank you for this. I have been asking this persistently for a year and I am so appreciative that you finally did a video on this. QUESTION: 1. So the total amount of water soluble extract must be 1% of the whole formula? 2. How much of the Arlacel 1689 must we use?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@joy5016]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 Finaly got my hands on the Arlacel1689 and used grapeseed oil, castor oil and capric capeylic triglyceride. Am I correct with what I’m observing that it makes an opaque product and not the golden yellow oil colour?

[@jaunbonaysmith]

@@joy5016 based on what I'm seeing she only used the caprylic caprylic as her base so maybe that is why u are getting an opaque finish... or maybe you could lower your water extract to 0.5% instead of the 1% u used...also...grapeseed is normally light...so maybe your castor oil is what did the damage as well ijs... Ps where did u get the Arlacel 1689 please🙏🏻???

[@christianbureau6732]

Thanks

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thanks for watching!

[@AB-gq3cz]

This is interesting. Is there anyway I can make an Alpha Arbutin oil? As it's water soluble. Thanks in advance

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[@jarauy1512]

Hey I'm interested in this... can you share your formula. I'm planning to make Snow White oil. Thanks in advance.

[@fj5028]

Is there a video for the converse? How to use oil soluble extracts to make a good quantity of water based product

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Yes please search our channel we have several videos on creating mists and also using natural solubilisers. Please email us for full formulation, method and supplier details: [e-mail] we provide this free. Learn how to formulate with active ingredients, including how to stabilise them in your formulas and check quality/stability with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/ Happy formulating!

[@fj5028]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 Thanks! Have emailed you.

[@lomaya8425]

Hi! Does the 1% maximum water-soluble extract rule applies to an oil-based cream? Can I add a emulsifier such as Oliwax LC to add water soluble extracts to my light oil-based cream? Thanks in advance!

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[@eeiko321]

Hi Belinda, I have a query. I’m hoping to create a oil to put on the scalp for the intention of assisting hair growth with 4% Rosemary oil. (As it’s said Rosemary is very beneficial for it) However, I’ve added to the following carriers: Jojoba oil - far too oily. Clumps the hair together with a greasy look, making the hair appear sparse. Grape seed oil - it’s said it’s the least greasiest of any oil.. it turns out a bit better, but same story. (And I do not put a lot… say for eg, short quiff-style hair… I’ll put about 4 drops on the crown area and massage in… Any point in time later, if I touch the hair in the area, you can see the high sheen - look on the fingers. What options do I have? I was hoping to make it less-viscous/ less-greasy. What gave me the idea is that I’ve added 4% rosemary oil to these pre-made ‘rosemary scalp oils’ on eBay (god knows what’s really in there) but it dries up leaving no residue. Maybe there’s a way to create something similar at home?

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[@scarlettpena6258]

I know this is an old post but maybe look into plant derived squalene oil I’m an amateur but it might be worth a try

[@eeiko321]

@@scarlettpena6258 thanks for the reply. I’ve kinda given up. I may buy some type of leave in scalp conditioner as the base and add the drops… given that I may not be able to heat it up… I’ll just add rhe 4% rosemary and shake it up before use.. that’s my only option now.

[@sr969]

Try kukui oil, its the best for assisting hairgrowth with ginseng extract dissolved using method in this video

[@eeiko321]

@@sr969 at the end of the day, I’m certain it’s all BS…. Won’t work

[@miguelgarza868]

is it possible to have a stable oil in water emulsion using 5-10% oil, polysorbate/span and water?

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[@christina2836]

Would the extract be effective at that low percentage? Also, how could you formulate an ethanol based extract into a cleansing balm, which is oil based?

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[@mytrueform1876]

is arlacel 1689 or 1690 safe for consumption?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You should not be eating these materials, they are for cosmetic purposes.

[@tupai62]

Is it can use sea water to mix?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Not usually, please contact us for individual support and advice specific to your formula needs: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/Advice-2046/ Happy Formulating!

[@uuujiiiijiil]

My organic hair oil get cloudy when I keep it in winter. What kinda to do to avoid from my oil getting cloudy? Finally what can I do if my face is too oily ?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@Anna-of1sb]

Can I use a polysorbate 80 as a solubizer??

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Not in this formula - you would need it to be mostly water phase for polysorbate 80 to work.

[@shamsiaotieno9832]

Can I use polysorbate 20?

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[@leithbitar3443]

What to do if we want to solubilise more than 5% water?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You can’t solubilise it effectively - the only way to stabilise it then would be to make a water in oil emulsion, please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bEiaZjbJyljNk

[@detoxfromthematrix]

see my problem, im using a extract that's oil soluble.... it still leaves like a residue floating/sinking or like something didn't mix within the oil...

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[@EasyCookingHub]

Do you mean by if we use 99m.l. oil we can use only 1ml extract?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@diannss7980]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 hi, after solubisled the oil with extract, can i use that oil in my handmade soap and add some essential oil?

[@mohdsohailmemon6899]

Vanillin solubilize how much in orange oil

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[@sierra3958]

Is there no way to use more than 1% water? And solubilize it in oil?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

No - it is like trying to solubilise more than 1% oil in a water product - it wouldn’t be clear or stable. Your only other option is to create a water in oil emulsion like these: Creating water in oil emulsions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bEiaZjbJyljNk

[@javeeriyakhan3504]

Can this extract now be used in oil in water emulsions?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You can use water soluble extracts in oil in water emulsions easily. You don’t need to solubilise them for an o/w emulsion, the continuous phase is water and will handle direct addition. Make sure you attend our LIVE youtube presentation on herbal extracts this Friday morning (Brisbane time zone) or the recording will be available after. You will also enjoy learning how to choose and add herbal extracts to professional formulas with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@javeeriyakhan3504]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 thank you so much for the response, I got it💞

[@highdefinition8261]

What’s the difference between a solubilizer and solvent?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

A solubiliser helps you solubilise an immiscible substance in another - for example, solubilise oil in water, or the other way around. A solvent helps dissolve a substance, like salicylic acid in propanediol. Learn how to formulate professional skincare with these sort of techniques with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@FayaQureshi-no8xp]

Mam im facing issue in solublize my both fragrances together like 1 is oil soluble and 1 is water soluble fragrance, which type of solublizer is suitable for this kind of solutions? I just want to mix and pre-blend two fragrances together. Please guide?

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[@ak-hl1sb]

Maam you use water soluble extract which convert in to oil soluble extract with the help of emulsifier is it right , but i want to ask you that how we will convert oil soluble extract to water soluble please read and suggest it will help me lot.

[@S-tc6bd]

By using a solubiliser

[@sunilbhoi332]

What about powder extract?

[@aggydreams]

I was thinking the same I tried and failed miserably to use a powder in a oil and I used PEG 6 caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

[@joy5016]

Agnes O'hara So let me understand this, you used the triglyceride to disperse powder?

[@aggydreams]

@@joy5016 yes I tried to use it.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

No, it needs to be a water based extract. Please contact us for the formula and method: [e-mail]

[@SofiaBlackwood]

What's the use of the water if you use so little of it? It seems like there wouldn't be enough to make a difference in final product. I'm new to cosmetic formulation so forgive my ignorance.

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[@ToniAnnBarandon]

It's not to add plain water. It's to add a water soluble ingredients, such as an extract. It would normally not disperse into oil without staying separate. This way, it incorporates. It's a way to mix a bit of something water-based into an oil without creating a full on emulsion like a lotion.

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

Hello and thank you for your help. I am trying to add CBD isolate to my water / alcohol-based mushroom tincture. Could you please give me some details instructions on how to use glycerin for this process? Please keep in mind I'm trying to combine a daily dose of the CBD isolate with the daily dose of the mushroom medicine tincture. Thank you so much again God bless you

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