Hybrid Lubricants

A lubricant híbrido is a water emulsion with a small percentage of silicone, usually between five and twenty percent. This mixture seeks to solve the classic problem of the two bases: the water base absorbs quickly and the silicone base cleans poorly. The hybrid falls in the middle, and for many people that middle point is exactly what they were looking for.

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Comparison between bases

Base	Duration	Cleaning	With silicone toys
Water	Short	Very easy	Yes
Hybrid	Medium	Easy	Check label
Silicone	Long	Requires soap	No
Oil	Long	Difficult	It depends

What does the mixture provide?

The silicone part forms a film that does not evaporate, so the glide lasts much longer than with a pure water lubricant and there is no need to reapply every few minutes.

The water part maintains the light texture, avoids that slippery feeling that silicone leaves on the skin and makes the product removable with warm water without having to insist with soap. In texture, a hybrid is silky but not greasy, which is its most recognizable trait.

Toy Compatibility

Here it is important to be precise. With latex and polyisoprene there is no problem, so it can be used with condoms without reservation.

With silicone toys, most low percentage hybrids are safe, but the only reliable answer is what the manufacturer says on the label. If it doesn't indicate it, do a test on the base of the toy and wait a few minutes: if the surface is sticky or matte, switch to water-based. With glass, steel and ABS there are no restrictions.

When to choose it

It is a good choice for long sessions, when the water requires too much to be reapplied. Also in the shower or bathtub, where the water washes away any aqueous formula in seconds and the hybrid holds up much better.

For anal play it is a comfortable option due to its duration, although a specific Anal Lubricants provides more body. And if the goal is sex with silicone toys every day, water toys are still the option without a doubt.

Formula, textiles and conservation

Look at the ingredients list if you have sensitive skin: fragrance-free, paraben-free, and glycerin-free if you've had repeated yeast infections. A pH close to 4.5 is most suitable for vaginal use.

Silicone can leave stains on delicate textiles, so a towel is appropriate if the fabric matters. Store the container closed, in a cool place, and respect the date after opening. Exclusive sale for people over 18 years of age.

Discreet shipping from Lace & Luna

Orders arrive in plain, unbranded packaging, with no reference to the contents on the outside, and the bank charge is just as discreet. Details are at embalaje discreto. We are a family store and we usually recommend the hybrid to those who find water short.

When does a hybrid pay off?

In three specific situations. In long encounters, where a water-based lubricant would require reapplication several times. In anal use, where the duration of the slide is more important than in any other case. And in water, where the water-based one dilutes within a few seconds.

Outside of these three scenarios, a good water-based lubricant performs the same and cleans better, so the hybrid does not provide anything to justify the price difference.

Compatibility and cleanliness

With latex condoms, no problem. With silicone toys the usual answer is yes, because the percentage of silicone is low, but it is advisable to confirm this on the label and, if in doubt, do a test on the base of the toy and wait a few minutes.

Cleaning requires soap, not just water, because the silicone part does not dissolve. In textiles, the same principle: rinse with cold water and wash with normal detergent, without letting the stain dry, which is when it sets.

Stored in a cool place and with the cap tightly closed, an open bottle remains stable for months. If the emulsion separates, it is shaken and returned to its original texture.

What proportion of silicone to look for

Most hybrids contain between five and twenty percent silicone. The higher this proportion, the longer the slide lasts and the more difficult it is to clean; The smaller it is, the more it resembles a regular water-based lubricant.

For reference, formulas around ten percent are the most balanced and work best with silicone toys. If the label does not state the percentage, the position of dimethicone in the ingredients list gives a reasonable clue.