Exfoliating shower gel
Perlite-based formulation
Consumer benefits
Exfoliation, smoothness
Applications
Toiletries - shower gels, exfoliants
Description
This exfoliating body wash containing ImerCare® 400P-Scrub perlite provides a strong exfoliating effect and stimulates cell renewal by eliminating dead skin cells. Used regularly, it results in smoother, glowing skin.
Supplier
Imerys
Typical formulation ingredients
| Phase | INCI Name | Ingredients | Function | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua | - | Solvent | QSP 100 |
| Acrylates Copolymer | Carbopol Aqua SF-1 (Lubrizol) | Thickener | 9.0 | |
| B | Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Texapon NSO IS (BASF) | Anionic Surfactant | 40.0 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 10% in a water solution | pH Adjuster | 3.0 | |
| C | Decyl Glucoside | Plantacare 2000 UP (BASF) | Nonionic Surfactant | 5.0 |
| Coco-Betaine | Dehyton AB 30 (BASF) | Amphoteric Surfactant | 9.0 | |
| Coco-Glucoside (and) Glyceryl Oleate | Lamesoft P0 65 (BASF) | Surfactant | 0.5 | |
| Caprylyl/ Capryl Glucoside | Oramix CG110 (Seppic) | Solubilising Agent | 4.0 | |
| D | Citric Acid | 10% in a water solution | pH Adjuster | 1.0 |
| E | Fragrance (and) Limonene (and) Citral | Parfum Agrumea FML00191 (Accords & Parfums) | Fragrance | 0.7 |
| Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin | Euxyl PE 9010 (Schulke & Mayr) | Preservative | 1.0 | |
| CI 14700 | UNICERT RED 07004-J (0,1% inwater) (Sensient) | Dye | 0.54 | |
| CI 15985 | UNICERT YELLOW 08006-J (0,5%inwater) (Sensient) | Dye | 0.25 | |
| Perlite | ImerCare® 400P-Scrub (Imerys) | Exfoliating Agent | 3.0 | |
| Octocrylene (and) Homosalate (and) ButylMethoxydibenzoylmethane (and)Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | Parsol Guard (IES Ingredients) | UV Light ProtectiveAgent | 0.1 | |
| F | Glycerin | - | Humectant | 1.0 |
| Xanthan Gum | Rhodicare T (Solvay) | Thickener | 0.3 |
Procedure
- Hydrate Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 in water (phase A).
- Add Texapon NSO IS to phase A under low shear mixing
- (50 RPM). Neutralise with Sodium Hydroxide drop by drop.
- Add the phase C components one after another to the mixture and adjust the pH with Citric Acid.
- Add the phase E components one after another. Incorporate ImerCare® 400P-Scrub avoiding high shear.
- Add the premix (phase F).