Pomegranate self-emulsifying oleogel mask

We've promised to share colourful mask formulations in August and this is the fourth self-emulsifying oleogel mask of these masks.

You can read the tutorials to other masks under these links:

Turmeric oleogel self-emulsifying mask

Red currant hydrogel mask

Avocado self-emulsifying oleogel mask

"Tangerin Jelly" facial mask

For this mask, we're using alkanet infused sweet almond oil and lots of amazing plant oils and infusions. Since the mask is cold blended, you can add all those sensitive plant oils and extracts without any risk of thermal degradation.

This mask (the pomegranate mask) has the lowest viscosity of all other masks and could be applied with a mask brush. If you wish a higher viscosity, reduce the glycerine content.

Here we go:

Formulation

Procedure:

1- Blend glycerine and Dermofeel G5O  @RT. This is easily done by a spatula or glass rod.

2- Blend all ingredients in phase B @RT. very slowly (and this is the most important part of the whole procedure) add phase B to phase A in small aliquots. Blend after each addition to completely incorporate the oil. Do not let any oil pool to be formed. If the oil is not correctly incorporated you have to discard the whole batch because you'll end up with a 2 phasic something that is neither an oil nor a gel. Try to avoid any agitation. You don't want any bubbles to get trapped in your gel.

3- After all of the oil phase is added and incorporated stop blending. The gel might look a little bit turbid but it is because of some air bubbles.

4- Fill the gel in a pretty container and voila, this is your oleogel mask full of amazing nutritive ingredients.

It's your turn now to create some amazing masks. Feel free to send us your photos and comment either per mail or to our Facebook page. If you post any photos on Instagram, don't forget to tag @SkinChakra.

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