NEW STUDIES: SUCRAGEL® XL AND HIPEGEL® OLEO C
Formulating with Shea Butter
Shea butter is widely used in skincare formulations to create rich, balm-like textures that help nourish and soften the skin.
In this study, we evaluated its optimum use level with two of our natural-origin oil gelling systems:
- Sucragel® XL — a cold-process oil thickening agent designed for transforming gel-to-milk formulations
- HIPEgel® Oleo C — a HIPE emulsifier developed for ultra-high oil content formulations
The Method
A series of formulations were prepared using increasing concentrations of shea butter with both Sucragel® XL and HIPEgel® Oleo C.
Samples were assessed through a structured stability testing programme, including:
- Storage at 4°C, room temperature, 40°C and 50°C
- Freeze–thaw cycling
- Light exposure testing.
Over a three-month period, formulations were regularly assessed for physical stability, including phase separation, viscosity changes, and texture evolution
Key Findings
Sucragel® XL:
Formulations containing up to 30% shea butter showed the best balance of:
- Physical stability
- Viscosity consistency
- Texture performance
These systems remained stable across all tested conditions over the three-month study period.
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Key Findings
HIPEgel® Oleo C:
Formulations containing 10% shea butter demonstrated the best overall stability, remaining unchanged across all testing conditions for three months.
Higher butter concentrations also remained stable under elevated temperature conditions, although overall performance was strongest at the 10% level.
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