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Squeezable Lip Balm EXPERIMENT w/ polyamide-3 (exclusive)

Updated: May 13, 2022


I wouldn't say this experiment was a fail because the product still works. It just doesn't work great for what it's meant to be, a lip balm. It works much better as a lip gloss. Although, I would still prefer it to be more moisturizing. I also wish it had a bit more pigment to it. So next time I make it I am going to use more pigment. I probably won't dilute it in the triglyceride like I did in this experiment though. Also I used a new ingredient in this recipe, polyamide-3. It is really a unique ingredient. I definitely recommend clicking it's link and reading more about what it does. I'm excited to try it in different products.


Formula;

heated phase

cool down phase

Directions;

  • combine all ingredients in the heated phase and heat in a water bath until everything is melted

  • the polyamide-3 can be a struggle to melt so give the formula a few mixes while it is heating to help the polyamide-3 melt.

  • while everything is melting mix the red no. 40 FD&C lake with a teaspoon of caprylic/capric triglyceride and set to the side

  • once everything is melted take off the heat and add in the vitamin E and as much of the red no. 40 FD&C lake/triglyceride mixture as you would like until you reach your desired color

  • pour into squeeze tubes and let return to room temperature

thoughts; this is supposably a lip balm, but it seems to be more of a lip gloss to me. I don't think it is moisturizing enough to be considered a lip balm. It does make a nice gloss though. I do think it was a mistake using the candelilla wax though. I think replacing it with a soft butter like shea butter would of been a much better idea. Overall the product is okay, but definitely needs some improvement, but it does pass as a simple lip gloss though.


Benefits/Purpose of each ingredient

caprylic/capric triglyceride - non-greasy and light weight emollient ester. helps moisturize and soften lips

meadowfoam seed oil - a lot like jojoba oil. It is very similar to our skins sebum which makes it easily absorbed and less greasy feeling. helps moisturize and soften lips

polyamide - 3 - used to gel and thicken lip balm. also helps create a beautiful glossy look. I definitely recommend clicking here and reading more about this ingredient. It can be used for so many different things.

candelilla wax - used to thicken lip balm (definitely don't use this, try using some shea butter or increase the percentage of the polyamide-3 by 1% or 2% and use more meadowfoam seed oil for whatever percentage is left.)

vitamin E oil - antioxidant to help keep oils stay fresh and can help with relieving chapped and dried lips.

red no. 40 FD&C lake - used to add a light red tint to lip balm


Substitutions;

substituting ingredients will change the final feel, viscosity, and overall effect of final product. percentages and formulating procedure may need to change with substitutions.

  • caprylic/capric triglyceride - c12-15 alkyl benzoate or plant oil

  • meadowfoam seed oil - jojoba oil or another oil of choice

  • polyamide-3 - no sub

  • candelilla wax - definitely don't use this, try using some shea butter or increase the percentage of the polyamide-3 by 1% or 2% and use more meadowfoam seed oil for whatever percentage is left

  • vitamin E - no sub, but you can leave out.

  • red no. 40 FD&C lake - another lip safe pigment or leave out




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