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Moisturizing Lotion

Posted: October 27, 2008
A.
Steareth 100 (and) steareth-2 (and) mannan (and) xanthan gum (Arlatone V-150, Croda) 1.00
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate (Structure XL, National Starch) 2.00
B.
Water (aqua) 65.30
Glycerin 15.00
Propylene glycol (and) diazolidinyl Urea (and) methylparaben (and) propylparaben (Germaben II, ISP) 1.00
Dimethyl isosorbide (Arlasolve DMI, Croda) 2.00
C.
PCA dimethicone (Monasil PCA, Croda) 2.00
Isopropyl isostearate (Prisorine 2021, Croda) 8.00
Trimethylolpropane triisostearate (Prisorine 3630, Croda) 1.00
Aluminum starch octenyl succinate (Dry Flo PC, National Starch) 2.00
Allantoin 0.50
Fragrance (parfum) 0.20

Procedure: Mix A well at RT. Mix B well at RT. Slowly add A into B using high-speed agitation. Stir for about 10 - 15 minutes at RT. Mix C well at RT until uniformly dispersed. Slowly add C to AB and stir for about 10 min. using high-speed agitation. When parts batch is smooth and uniform, homogenize the mixture for about 3 to 5 min. using an appropriate size homogenizer to make the mixture smooth and uniform.