Cleansing Oil Formulation for Easy Rinsing, Gentleness, and Pore Tightening

Creating a cleansing oil for effective makeup removal that is easy to rinse off, gentle on the skin, and helps tighten pores primarily depends on selecting appropriate oils and oil-in-water emulsifiers.

Cleansing oil works by using oil to dissolve makeup and impurities on the skin. Then, when mixed with water, the emulsifier allows the oil and impurities to form a milky emulsion that can be easily rinsed away with water, leaving no greasy residue and not drying out the skin.

Key Components in Cleansing Oil

1. Emulsifier: This is a crucial component that allows oil to mix with water and be easily rinsed off. These substances help the makeup and excess oil on the skin emulsify with water and be washed away. Popular and suitable emulsifiers for easy-rinsing cleansing oils include:

   • Oilsify 15
   • Oilsify Eco (Cleansing Oil Base)
   • Oilsify 30 (Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate)
   • PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
     These ingredients are specifically designed for use in makeup removers and help the formula rinse off easily without leaving an oily film.

2. Oil Phase: This is the main component used to dissolve makeup. Various types of oils can be used, considering their gentleness on the skin, such as:

   • Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) Very Light is a popular oil, highly pure and gentle.
   • Other natural oils like Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, or Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, which is a light oil derived from coconut.
     Choosing suitable oils will help ensure the cleansing oil is gentle and non-irritating to the skin.

3. Pore-Tightening Ingredients: Thorough cleansing with a cleansing oil can help pores appear smaller by removing clogging impurities. However, directly incorporating active pore-tightening ingredients into a rinse-off cleansing oil base can be challenging, as many pore-tightening actives are water-soluble rather than oil-soluble. If pore tightening is a key concern, consider using skincare products with specific pore-tightening actives in a step after cleansing.

Basic Formulation Concept

A basic cleansing oil formula typically consists of about 80-95% oil and 5-20% emulsifier (the ratio may vary depending on the specific emulsifier used). Other oil-soluble ingredients like antioxidants or vitamins can be added in small amounts for additional benefits.

Note: Formulating cosmetic products requires knowledge and understanding of each ingredient's properties, as well as testing for compatibility and stability. It is recommended to study the information for each ingredient thoroughly before use.