A gel air freshener releases fragrance slowly and continuously over weeks, rather than in a single burst that fades within an hour. Xanthan Gum creates the gel structure, Polysorbate 20 disperses the Essential Oil evenly through it, and the preservative keeps it stable. It looks good sitting open in any room and smells genuinely good the entire time it's there.
HERO INGREDIENT — Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum is a natural polysaccharide produced by fermentation — in water it forms a stable, flexible gel that holds its structure at room temperature and releases Essential Oil molecules gradually as it slowly evaporates over time. The trick is adding it slowly to water while whisking continuously: add it too fast and it clumps instantly and is almost impossible to break down.
WHAT ELSE IS IN THIS RECIPE
Polysorbate 20 — emulsifier that disperses Essential Oil evenly through the gel so fragrance is released uniformly rather than in concentrated pockets
Geogard ECT — preservative essential for any water-based formula — without it the gel will develop microbial growth within days
Essential Oil blend — the fragrance that will diffuse slowly from the gel — heavier, more complex blends work particularly well in this format
All ingredients used in this recipe are available at homemadehaven.com.au
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