Building Clear Gels for Fragrance and Skincare Formulas
Gelisucre in a 100 g pack is a sucrose-based gelling agent used to create clear, stable gel textures in both hydroalcoholic and purely aqueous systems. This ingredient belongs to the category of Gelling Agents and Thickeners, which brings together components responsible for shaping the right consistency of a product, from thin serums to dense gel masses. The primary field of use for Gelisucre is the fragrance industry, where it is applied in gel perfumes and aromatic gels, along with cosmetic manufacturing of body gels, gel deodorants and after-shave cooling products.
What makes this thickener distinctive is that it performs well specifically in the presence of alcohol, making it practically indispensable when developing fragrance gels and gel colognes, unlike many other gelling agents that lose efficiency in alcoholic media. The component is typically added during the heating phase, dissolving at around 70 to 80 degrees Celsius under constant stirring, after which the mixture is cooled to room temperature to form the final gel structure. Recommended dosage usually ranges from 3 to 8 percent of the total formula weight, with the exact concentration depending on the desired gel firmness and the alcohol content of the recipe.
Gelisucre can be combined with other thickeners to achieve more complex textures and adjust clarity. For alcohol-free aqueous formulas, a good pairing is with Arlypon TT 50 g, which adds consistency stability across a wide pH range. For firmer, more structured gels, including decorative jelly-like forms, it works well alongside Agar-agar 1100 25 g, expanding possibilities for gel candles and decorative fillers. In complex formulations it is also worth pairing with silicone-based thickeners such as SFE839 10 g, if a lighter sensory glide is needed in the finished product.
The 100 g size is convenient for home-based cosmetic making and trial batches, offering enough material to test several gel recipes of varying firmness and find the right dosage for a specific goal, whether a fragrance gel, shower gel or a cosmetic gel cream. Store the component in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, in a tightly sealed container, at room temperature.
When working with this thickener, keep in mind that dissolution speed and quality depend heavily on temperature and stirring intensity — insufficient heating can lead to lumps and an uneven gel structure. It is also worth noting that final viscosity may shift slightly during the first day after preparation, so the consistency should be properly assessed no earlier than 24 hours after cooling.
Alcohol-Based Fragrance Gel Bar
Gelisucre 6 g
Ethanol 96% 55 ml
Distilled water 35 ml
Fragrance oil 5 ml
Glycerin 2 ml
Combine
the ethanol with Gelisucre in a heatproof container and warm over a water bath
to about 75 degrees Celsius, stirring constantly until the granules fully
dissolve. Warm the distilled water separately to the same temperature and
slowly pour it into the alcohol phase, continuing to stir for another few
minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to around 40 degrees before
adding the glycerin and fragrance oil to preserve the volatile aromatic notes.
Pour the gel into prepared containers and leave to set at room temperature for
12 to 24 hours until the structure fully stabilizes.