Cleansing Lotion Formulation Guidance

To create a cleansing lotion, you typically need a base that can effectively remove impurities and makeup while being gentle on the skin. Cleansing formulations often include surfactants and emollients.

Based on the available bases, the Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser (Compare to Cetaphil) base is a suitable starting point for a cleansing product. While it is a foaming cream cleanser, it provides a base designed for cleansing with moisturizing properties. You can use this base at 95-100% and potentially add other active ingredients as desired.

Other bases like Moisturizing Lotion Base (Compare to Cetaphil), Moisturizing Lotion (Compare to Cerave), and Facial Moisturizing Lotion (Compare to Cerave) are primarily designed for moisturizing and may not be as effective for cleansing purposes as they lack significant surfactant systems needed for removing dirt and makeup.

For a cleansing lotion, consider using the Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser base and potentially incorporating mild, skin-friendly surfactants or additional emollients depending on the desired texture and cleansing power.