Weightless Lotion
No. 3005
In this formulation for a weightless lotion, featured emulsifiers include Colonial Monolaurin MB and Cola®Lipid ST for their dual-benefits of emolliency and skin-conditioning so you can get soft, smooth skin without a heavy cream. This moisturizer works great as a lightweight body lotion in the summer months or as a face cream year-round.
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | ||
| Glycerin | Glycerin | 5.00 | ||
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | Dissolvine® GL-47-S ¹ | 0.20 | ||
| Glyceryl Laurate | Colonial Monolaurin MB | 3.00 | ||
| Stearamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Cola®Lipid ST | 2.50 | ||
| Dimethicone | Xiameter PMX-200 100 cSt ² | 2.50 | ||
| Caprylic-Capric Triglycerides | Jarchem™ MCT M-5 ³ | 1.25 | ||
| Cetyl Alcohol | Lanette O ⁴ | 2.00 | ||
| Fragrance | Fragrance | 0.15 | ||
| Preservative | Preservative | qs |
Procedure
- In primary vessel, combine phase A ingredients and heat to 65 – 70°C.
- In a separate vessel, combine phase B ingredients and heat to 65 – 70°C.
- Once both phases are at temperature and uniform, slowly add phase B to phase A.
- Briefly homogenize, then cool to 45 – 50°C.
- Add remaining phase C ingredients.
- Use additional homogenization if necessary to achieve desired viscosity.
Properties
Appearance: Opaque
pH: 6.0 – 7.0
Viscosity: 25,000 – 35,000 cP
Suppliers
1AkzoNobel, 2Dow, 3Jarchem Innovative Ingredients, 4BASF
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.