Cleansing Cream Formula Review

Your proposed formula for a light cleansing cream is a good starting point and appears theoretically feasible. Let's break down the components and the mixing method:

• Water (58%) and Butylene Glycol (20%): This forms your water phase. Butylene Glycol acts as a solvent and humectant, and at 20%, it will contribute to a lighter feel and aid in dissolving makeup, as noted in its description.
• Oilsify 15 (10%), Mineral Oil (5%), and Castor Oil (5%): This forms your oil phase. Oilsify 15 is an emulsifier specifically designed for cleansing oils to help lift makeup. The total oil content is 10%, which is within the capacity of Satin Cream Maker.
• Satin Cream Maker (1%): This is a cream maker and emulsifier used in the water phase. Your proposed usage rate of 1% is within the recommended range for creating a cream texture.
• Mild Preserved Eco (1%): This is your preservative, added at the end, which is the correct step.

Feasibility and Considerations:

The formula combines ingredients typically found in cleansing products and creams. Using Oilsify 15 in the oil phase helps emulsify the oils for cleansing, while Satin Cream Maker in the water phase helps create the overall cream structure. The mixing method you described, adding Satin Cream Maker to the water phase first and then combining with the oil phase, is appropriate for activating Satin Cream Maker.

The main consideration is the interaction between Oilsify 15 and Satin Cream Maker. While both are emulsifiers, they function differently. Oilsify 15 is designed to create an emulsion that is easily rinsed away with water, characteristic of cleansing oils. Satin Cream Maker creates a more stable cream texture. The combination should theoretically work to create a cleansing cream, but achieving the perfect "light cream" texture and ensuring stability might require some fine-tuning.

The high percentage of Butylene Glycol should help keep the texture light and enhance the cleansing performance.

Recommendations:

Your proposed formula and mixing method are a solid starting point. You can try making a small batch according to your plan. If the resulting texture is not exactly as you desire (e.g., too thick or too thin), you may need to slightly adjust the percentages of Oilsify 15 and Satin Cream Maker. Increasing Satin Cream Maker slightly could yield a thicker cream, while adjusting the ratio of Oilsify 15 to the oils might impact the cleansing efficacy and rinse-off feel.

Overall, the formula is plausible and worth testing.