Cleansing Balm Formulation Inquiry and Recommended Formula
Question
I would like to make a cleansing balm using the following ingredients:
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
- PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
- Polyethylene
- Butylene Glycol
- Mineral oil
- PEG-10 Isostearate
Could you please provide a recommended formula and instructions on how to make it? Also, what preservative should I use and at what percentage?
Answer
Hello!
Regarding the cleansing balm formula based on the ingredients you inquired about, our staff has already provided information and recommended proportions. Here is a summary:
Most of the ingredients you asked about are available at skinRecipes, except for PEG-10 Isostearate, which is not available but is not a critical component of the formula.
The recommended mixing proportions are as follows:
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate: 15-20%
- PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate: 15%
- Polyethylene: 7% (If you want a firmer texture, you can increase the proportion)
- Butylene Glycol: 5%
- Mineral oil: The remaining percentage to make 100%
Mixing Instructions:
- Heat all ingredients until they melt and mix together into a homogeneous mixture.
- Blend or stir until well combined.
- Let it cool down.
Adding Preservative:
If you wish to add a preservative, we recommend using Mild Preserved Eco at a proportion of 1%.
You can click on the ingredient names with links in the original thread to view product details.
Hope this information is helpful for making your cleansing balm!