Cleansing Balm Formulation Inquiry and Recommended Formula

Asked by: innaphayee On: April 16, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

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:

  1. Heat all ingredients until they melt and mix together into a homogeneous mixture.
  2. Blend or stir until well combined.
  3. 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!