Sensitive Skin Wash (Sulfate-Free)
No. 2084
This cleanser is designed with gentle, plant-based ingredients and is easily made with a cold process. Featured products include ultra-mild Suga®Nate 160NC MB and skin-conditioning Cola®Lipid C MB to effectively remove dirt and oil while leaving skin soft and nourished. Also featured is a combination of Suga®Det LSLG MB and Suga®Det LSDG MB for optimal viscosity build and foam-boosting. Using liquid ingredients, this formulation allows for time and energy savings in the manufacturing process.
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| 1 | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | Carrier |
| 2 | Polyquaternium-7 | Merquat™ 550PR Polymer ¹ | 2.00 | Enhanced feel |
| 3 | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Cola®Teric CBS-HP MB | 8.00 | Viscosity building |
| 4 | Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate | Suga®Nate 160-NC MB | 15.00 | Ultra-mild primary anionic |
| 5 | Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside | Suga®Det LSLG MB | 7.50 | Foam boosting, viscosity building |
| 6 | Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate and Decyl Glucoside | Suga®Det LSDG MB | 7.50 | Foam boosting |
| 7 | Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Cola®Lipid C | 1.50 | Skin conditioning |
| 8 | Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate | Euxyl® K712 ² | 1.00 | Preservative |
| 9 | Fragrance | Sea Air & Lavender Fragrance ORC2001553 ³ | 0.20 | Fragrance |
| 10 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid 50% | qs to pH 5.0 – 5.5 | pH adjuster |
Procedure
- Combine ingredients 1 – 9 in order. Mix until clear and uniform.
- Adjust to pH 5.0 – 5.5 with ingredient 10 (~0.35%).
Properties
Appearance Clear, Viscous Liquid
pH 5.0 – 5.5
Viscosity 4,000 – 8,000 cP
Surfactant Solids 14.5 – 16.0%
Suppliers
1Lubrizol, 2Schülke & Mayr, 3Orchidia Fragrance
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.