Baby Soap/Shampoo Formulation for Foaming Pump and Color
Question
I have a formula for baby soap/shampoo using Sulfate Free Shampoo Base, Flora Foam, Phenoxyethanol SA, and fragrance.
1. Can this formula be used with a foaming pump bottle?
2. How should I mix it, especially when using a hand blender, to prevent excessive foam?
3. What type of color should I use for this formula?
Answer
Baby Soap/Shampoo Formula Inquiry
The formula you have provided is suitable for making baby soap and shampoo, as confirmed by the staff response. It includes a Sulfate Free Shampoo Base, a foam stabilizer (Flora Foam), a preservative (Phenoxyethanol SA), and a fragrance.
This formula should work well with a foaming pump bottle, and the inclusion of Flora Foam is specifically noted to help increase foam stability, allowing the foam to last longer after dispensing.
When mixing the ingredients using a hand blender, it is important to follow the staff's advice and use a low speed. This gentle mixing will help prevent the creation of excessive foam during the preparation process.
For adding color to your formula, you should use water-soluble colorants. Suitable options include synthetic colors like Brilliant Blue EasyWash™ or D&C Red No.33 EasyWash™, which are designed to be easily washed off, or natural colorants such as Spirulina Extract Phycocyanin Blue Color. Ensure the colorant is approved for cosmetic use and is soluble in water.
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Phenoxyethanol SA (eq. Optiphen Plus)
Flora Foam™
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Brilliant Blue (CI42090) EasyWash™