Formula Focus: Gentle Cleanser with Lacy Lather

Sep 18th, 2020

Innospec

Innospec

This editor's pick is a gentle cleanser from Innospec that produces a lacy lather and soft after-feel.

The formula features naturally derived sodium lauroyl glutamate, which reportedly contributes to the foam without compromising on mildness. It is recommended for the hands, face and body.

Gentle Cleanser with Lacy Lather

Water (aqua)

qs to 100.00% w/w

Glycerin

5.00

Phase B.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Carbopol ETD 2020, Lubrizol)

0.80

Phase C.

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate (Pureact TR-L90, Innospec)

1.00

Phase D.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Empigen BS/O, Innospec)

11.20

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (Pureact GLT, Innospec)

6.30

Phase E.

Stearic Acid

0.50

Phase F.

Water (aqua)

5.00

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (Opulyn 301 Opacifier, Dow)

1.00

Phase G.

Sodium Benzoate

0.50

Phase H.

Citric Acid (and) Water (aqua) (50%)

qs to pH 5.0-5.9

Procedure: Charge water in A into main vessel. Add glycerin with mixing. With high shear, slowly sprinkle in B. Mix until fully dispersed and no clumps are present. Begin heating batch to 65-70ºC. Add C and mix until all flakes are dissolved and batch is uniform. Add D to batch sequentially. While batch is still hot, add E and mix until all flakes are melted. Stop heating. In a side vessel, pre-mix F. Once pre-mix is uniform, slowly add to the batch with mixing. At 40-45ºC, add desired to preservative (G). Adjust pH to 5.0-5.9 using H.