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Jojoba Skin Cream

Posted: June 19, 2007

R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc.

A.
Water (aqua) 73.00%w/w
B.
Bentonite (Vanatural, R.T. Vanderbilt) 2.00
C.
Butylene glycol 5.00
D.
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 dimethicone (and) caprylic/capric triglyceride (Abil Care 85, Degussa) 1.50
Cetyl alcohol (and) glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-75 stearate (and) ceteth-20 (and) steareth-20 (Emulium Delta, Gattefosse) 4.50
Cetyl rinoleate (Tegosoft CR, Degussa) 2.00
Simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil (Jojoba Oil Golden, Desert Whale) 6.00
Cyclomethicone (Dow Corning 345 Fluid, Dow Corning) 6.00
E.
Preservative qs
Fragrance (parfum) qs

Procedure: While heating A to 75° C, slowly add B while mixing at maximum available shear. Mix until fully hydrated.  Add C, mixing until uniform. Maintain temperature. Separately mix D and heat to 75-80° C. Add D to batch with good agitation. Mix until uniform. Cool with mixing. Add E when batch is <30° C.