Natural mineral roll-on deodorant
Diatomite-based formulation
consumer benefits
Body odour control, dry feel, bare skin sensation
Applications
Toiletries - deodorants and antiperspirants
Description
This formulation containing ImerCare® 400D diatomaceous earth offers high absorbency in roll-on deodorants and antiperspirants, giving a pleasant, dry touch.
Supplier
Imerys
Typical formulation ingredients
| Phase | INCI Name | Ingredients | Function | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | PPG-15 Stearyl Ether | Arlamol PS15E (CRODA) | Emollient | 5.0 |
| Isopropyl Myristate | DUB IPM (Stearinerie Dubois) | Emollient | 4.0 | |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate (and) Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate | TEGO Care PBS 6 (Evonik) | Surfactant | 3.0 | |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | TEGO Alkanol 1618 (Evonik) | Consistency Enhancer | 0.8 | |
| B | Aqua | - | Solvent | QSP 100 |
| Disodium EDTA | EDETA BD (BASF) | Chelating Agent | 0.1 | |
| Glycerin | - | Humectant | 2.0 | |
| Xanthan Gum | Rhodicare T (Solvay) | Thickener | 0.1 | |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate | Structure XL (MASSO) | Thickener | 2.0 | |
| Diatomaceous Earth | ImerCare® 400D (Imerys) | Odour Absorbency Agent | 2.0 | |
| C | Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin | Euxyl PE 9010 (Schülke & Mayr) | Preservative | 1.0 |
| Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin | Sensiva SC 10 (Schülke & Mayr) | Preservative | 1.0 |
Procedure
- Weigh phase A ingredients, stir and heat to 80°C until homogenised.
- Dissolve EDTA and Sodium Hydroxide.
- Add phase B to phase A and mix under low shear until homogenised.
- Heat for 30 minutes at 80°C.
- Pre-mix Propylene Glycol with Uniwhite and add it to the blend.
- Melt the Pluracare F127 Prill and mix it with the fragrance at 55°C. Add to the blend.
- Pre-mix phase E ingredients then phase F ingredients before adding them into the blend at 78°C.
- Homogenise and stir for 10 minutes.
- Add phase G at 78°C at 300 RPM and stir for 15 minutes until homogenised.
- Filter the mix on 250μm canvas and then pour it at 78°C into the container.