Re: Hydrolyzed Oat Flour (VenaSilk)

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Hi All,

I've been asked about the compounding procedure for VenaSilk (hydrolyzed oat

flour). I am guessing that others may be wondering as well and decided to

respond to the full list, rather than to individuals.

VenaSilk is water-soluble and the manufacturer's recommendations are to

disperse into very hot (85C) water with agitation. As some of you have

discovered, VenaSilk can be reluctant to completely disperse in water. While

this is

the general recommendation and will ultimately work ok, a more

efficient/effective method is to mix it first into a bit of glycerin or

surfactant. In an

emulsion, such as a cream or lotion, I very often use 2-3% glycerin. To come up

with a better dispersion, the VenaSilk can be added to the glycerin and mixed

in prior to adding water (and other water phase ingredients). Then the entire

water phase can be heated as usual. In a shampoo or body wash, VenaSilk can

be added to a bit of liquid surfactant or glycerin and then the remainder of

the water phase is added.

Hope this helps!

Angie

The Herbarie

Natural Source Ingredients for Toiletries & Cosmetics

http://www.theherbarie.com