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!
Related Products Mentioned
Butylene Glycol
LipidSoft™ CC (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate)