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ABOUT THE FORMULA
In today’s blog, I’ll show you how to make a super-light moisturising Glow gel suitable for daytime use or even at night. I wanted to bring you a simple but pleasing product that can be made in 30 minutes and make a wonderful gift for your mum this Mother’s Day.
The gel is based on Sapogel Q, which will gel your oils. This allows you to create an exciting lipid-based product with many possibilities. It is a palm-free, natural ingredient that is super easy to use and can create gel-like products.
I chose light lipids to go in the formula, but the best part is that as long as you maintain the Sapogel: lipid ratio, you can use any oils you choose. I wanted a thicker gel, so I used 15% Sapogel. You can add a bit of glycerin, but it would lower the viscosity (meaning it would be runnier). Sapogel already has quite a high amount of glycerine, so I felt no need to add more. The same would happen if you increased the amount of Sapogel to 20%-25%. It is your choice. For example, that could work if you wanted to package it in a pump bottle.
I have added a tiny amount of mica at the end of the formula to give the product and the skin a subtle glow when applied.
Micas will not give colour—well, not as much as oxides would—but that’s what we want. I used Satin Bronze mica, but I think it could work well with others, such as peach-coloured mica. When this oil gel is applied, it moisturises the skin and gives a lovely glow. Because I worked with light oils, this product can be used alone or under makeup. If you want, you can choose different oils to make it feel more nourishing.
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Make your mama happy with this simple yet aesthetically super-pleasing oily gel.
HOW TO USE
Apply on cleansed skin. It can be used during the day or for a night out.
POSSIBLE SOURCES
This is where I purchased my ingredients:
Sapogel Q– INCI: Glycerin, Aqua, Quillaja saponaria Wood Extract, Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort) Leaf/Root Extract
Natura Plantsil – INCI: Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate and, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Spilanthes Acmella extract – INCI: Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Spilanthes Acmella flower extract
Fleur de Coton natural perfume
THE FORMULA
| Phases | Ingredient | Function | %w/w |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sapogel Q | Gelling agent | 15.0 |
| B | Olive Squalane | Emollient | 20.0 |
| B | Natura Plantsil - silicone alternative | Emollient | 20.0 |
| B | Plum seed oil | Emollient | 20.0 |
| B | Kalahari melon seed oil | Emollient | 10.0 |
| B | Noni fruit seed oil | Emollient | 10.0 |
| B | Acmella Spilanthes extract | Added extra, botanical | 2.0 |
| B | Rosehip CO2 extract | Added extra, botanical | 1.0 |
| B | Tocopherol 70% | Antioxidant | 1.0 |
| B | Rosemary CO2 extract | Antioxidant | 0.10 |
| B | Fleur de Coton natural perfume | Fragrance | 0.80 |
| C | Mica - Satin Bronze | Colourant | 0.10 |
Method:
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Weigh Phase A in a beaker.
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Weigh and blend Phase B.
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Using a pipette, slowly add Phase B to A while stirring constantly until a glossy gel is formed.
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Add the mica, stir well and transfer into a jar.
- Vary your oils to suit your theme.
- Choose your own essential oils.
- Use an adequate amount of antioxidants, as the formula contains a lot of natural lipids.
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