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Face Cream with Coconut Oil

No. 3004

This daily face cream is designed to provide long-lasting, non-greasy moisturization and is formulated with premium, gentle ingredients to create a rich texture with a lightweight, invisible feel that is suitable for all skin types. Featured emulsifiers include Cola®Fax CPE-K MB for a silky after feel and Cola®Lipid ST for skin-conditioning properties. Also featured is cationic Cola®Moist BE 200 MB to lock in moisture, promoting healthy, hydrated skin. To use: apply liberally as often as needed.

Formulation

OrderINCI NameTrade NamePercentFunction
AWaterWaterqs to 100.00Carrier
ACetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseNatrosol™ Plus 330CS10.40Stabilizer
ASodium HydroxideNaOH 5%qs to pH 8.5 – 9.0pH adjuster
ACetyl PhosphateCola®Fax CPE K MB1.00Emulsifier, silky afterfeel
AStearamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateCola®Lipid ST2.00Emulsifier, Skin Conditioner
AHydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium ChlorideCola®Moist BE 200 MB1.00Humectant
BCetyl AlcoholLanette®1622.50Thickener
BMyristyl MyristateHallStar®MM33.75Emollient
BIsopropyl PalmitateHallStar®IPP-NF35.00Emollient
BCoco-CaprylateCetiol®C 521.25Emollient
BCocos Nucifera OilCoconut Oil0.60Skin Nourishing Oil
CPhenoxyethanol and EthylhexylglycerinEuxyl®PE 901040.50Preservative
CFragranceWinter Santal Fragrance50.10Fragrance

Procedure

  1. In the primary vessel, combine ingredients 1 – 2. Mix until well dispersed, then adjust above pH 8.5 with ingredient 3. Continue mixing until completely hydrated.
  2. Heat to 65 – 70°C. Once at temperature, add ingredient 4. Mix until well dispersed.
  3. Add ingredients 5 – 6 while maintaining temperature. Mix until uniform.
  4. In a separate vessel, combine ingredients 7 – 11 and heat to 65 – 70°C. Once at temperature, slowly add to the primary vessel.
  5. Homogenize, then begin cooling to 40 – 45°C
  6. Once at temperature, add ingredients 12 – 13. Mix until uniform.

Properties

Appearance                        Opaque, White Cream
pH                                     (5%) 5.5 – 6.5
Viscosity (Spindle T-E)         300,000 – 500,000 cP
Solids                                16.5 – 17.0 %

Usage Instructions

Gently massage lotion onto clean skin. Avoid contact with eyes.

List of Ingredients

Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Cetyl Phosphate, Stearamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide

Suppliers

1Ashland, 2BASF, 3HallStar, 4Schülke & Mayr, 5Orchidia Fragrances

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This formulation is intended for use as a generic starting formula and may be modified as needed. This formulation is for developmental use only. Not intended for resale.