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
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| A | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | Carrier |
| A | Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose | Natrosol™ Plus 330CS1 | 0.40 | Stabilizer |
| A | Sodium Hydroxide | NaOH 5% | qs to pH 8.5 – 9.0 | pH adjuster |
| A | Cetyl Phosphate | Cola®Fax CPE K MB | 1.00 | Emulsifier, silky afterfeel |
| A | Stearamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Cola®Lipid ST | 2.00 | Emulsifier, Skin Conditioner |
| A | Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride | Cola®Moist BE 200 MB | 1.00 | Humectant |
| B | Cetyl Alcohol | Lanette®162 | 2.50 | Thickener |
| B | Myristyl Myristate | HallStar®MM3 | 3.75 | Emollient |
| B | Isopropyl Palmitate | HallStar®IPP-NF3 | 5.00 | Emollient |
| B | Coco-Caprylate | Cetiol®C 52 | 1.25 | Emollient |
| B | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Coconut Oil | 0.60 | Skin Nourishing Oil |
| C | Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin | Euxyl®PE 90104 | 0.50 | Preservative |
| C | Fragrance | Winter Santal Fragrance5 | 0.10 | Fragrance |
Procedure
- 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.
- Heat to 65 – 70°C. Once at temperature, add ingredient 4. Mix until well dispersed.
- Add ingredients 5 – 6 while maintaining temperature. Mix until uniform.
- In a separate vessel, combine ingredients 7 – 11 and heat to 65 – 70°C. Once at temperature, slowly add to the primary vessel.
- Homogenize, then begin cooling to 40 – 45°C
- 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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Request SampleThis 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.