Cleansing Cream Formulation and Oil Suitability for Eye Area
Asked by: nongj
On: June 24, 2013
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Based on the provided cleansing cream formulation, I have two questions:
1. How effective is this formulation at removing makeup and sunscreen?
2. Which oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Fractionated Coconut Oil, is more suitable for moisturizing the eye area within this formula?
Answer
Based on the ingredients provided for the cleansing cream:
- Cleansing Effectiveness: The cream appears effective for removing makeup and sunscreen. The primary cleansing agent, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, is a mild surfactant. The various oils included help to dissolve and remove dirt and makeup from pores. While it is considered effective and mild, removing heavy makeup might require multiple washes.
- Eye Area Moisturizing Oil: Between extra-virgin olive oil and fractionated coconut oil, extra-virgin olive oil is considered more suitable for moisturizing the eye area. Fractionated coconut oil is generally too light for this purpose. Although olive oil is suitable for moisture, rose hip oil was also recommended as a potentially better option for overall nourishment of the eye area.