Rough to soft face pack
Perlite-based formulation
Consumer benefits
Gentle skin exfoliation, sebum absorption
Applications
Skin care - face mask scrub
Description
ImerCare® 190P-Scrub perlite stimulates cell renewal and ImerCare® 20P perlite absorbs sebum and accelerates face mask drying time.
Supplier
Imerys – developed by Aston UK distributor (Formula n°: ASTON LR137/05)
Typical Formulation ingredients
| Phase | INCI Name | Ingredients | Function | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Aqua | - | Solvent | QSP 100 |
| Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Microcitrus AustralasicaFruit Extract | Lime Pearl AF (Southern Cross Botanicals) |
Chemical |
2.0 | |
| A2 | Bentonite | Optigel CK - XR (BYK) | Thickener | 18.0 |
| A3 | Citric Acid | 20% in a water solution | pH Adjuster | 6.0 |
| B | Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (and) CI 77491 (and) CI77891 (and) Tin Oxide | Syncrystal Spring Gold (Eckart) | Pigment | 1.0 |
| Fragrance | - | Fragrance | 0.1 | |
| Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin | Euxyl PE 9010 (Schülke & Mayr) | Preservative | 0.7 | |
| Aqua (and) CI42090 | Unicert Blue 05601-J (0,5% in water) (Sensient) | Dye | 0.5 | |
| Perlite | ImerCare® 190P-Scrub (Imerys) | Exfoliating Agent | 2.0 | |
| C | Perlite | ImerCare® 20P (Imerys) | Sebum Absorbency Agent | 13.0 |
Procedure
- Combine A1 then add A2 and homogenise at high shear (e.g. 8,000 RPM on a Silverson) for 10 minutes.
- Adjust pH to around 6.5 using A3.
- Add B and mix until homogenised (do not use high shear).
- Add C and paddle stir until a homogeneous paste is formed.