I was just wondering why Brisa Gloss does not contain silica? I know it's the thickening agent in all the Brisa gels but it's also in the Brisa paints which have a thin viscosity and it's also used as a stabilizer Is it because the silica is in the white pigments or am I looking at the wrong idea

I think that is a question for Doug Schoon.

lol

Thanks geeg

I take it then I don't need to know

But being the type of person that like answers to these things I will ask him on Facebook.

trouble is, I probably won't understand the answer

Doug always makes the answers understandable ... always.

When you find out let us know ... it never occurred to me before to even wonder about it.

Received an answer from Professor Swoon

Hi Della,

Silica is a thickening agent. it's only added to adjust the thickness or
viscosity. If that's not needed, then there's no purpose for adding the
ingredient. in products with white pigment, silica is also added to prevent
settling of the pigments. It works in the same way, by thickening the product
and making it more difficult for the pigment to settle.
I hope that answers your question.

Doug

So yay, I was on the right lines

Can't wait to meet him although I may just faint or fall on my knees in worship

Thanks for that ... Man you were well on the right track ... bravo ... always good to learn something new.

Doug is used to the girls falling at his feet ... what is it about chemists??? I think I know him way too well ......

lol, I thanked him for his reply and he said:


"I'm glad to have been able to help.
Have a great weekend and give Gigi a big hug for me next time you see her."

So these are from him and me

Bless ... love him to bits.

I think we've found Doug's assistant!