Creating an Emulsifying Cleansing Oil with Natural Oils

To create a cleansing oil that effectively removes makeup and sunscreen and rinses off easily with water, transforming into a milky texture, you need to incorporate an oil-soluble emulsifier into your natural oil blend.

These emulsifiers act as a bridge between the oil phase and water, allowing them to mix and be easily washed away, preventing a greasy residue.

Based on your goal of using natural oils like Sweet Almond Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Castor Oil, and needing a product gentle enough for the face, lips, and eyes, here are some suitable emulsifiers:

• Oilsify 15 and Oilsify 30: These are oil-emulsifiers specifically designed for cleansing oils. They are highly effective at removing makeup and are formulated to be non-irritating to the eyes, making them ideal for an all-in-one facial cleanser. They work well with various oils, including natural oils. Typical usage rates are between 5% and 20% (with 10-15% often recommended).
• Oilsify Eco: This is an easy-to-use and cost-effective cleansing oil base. You simply mix it with your chosen oils. The recommended usage rate is typically around 10%.
• Other emulsifiers like PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate and PEG-10 Isostearate are also used in cleansing oil and balm formulations to help dissolve makeup and allow rinsing with water.

To make your cleansing oil, simply mix your preferred natural oils (Sweet Almond Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Castor Oil, etc.) with one of the recommended emulsifiers at the appropriate usage rate. The emulsifier will disperse in the oil phase. When you use the cleansing oil and add water, the emulsifier will cause the mixture to turn milky and rinse off cleanly.

Choose the emulsifier that best fits your desired performance and budget. Oilsify 15 and Oilsify 30 are specifically noted for eye gentleness, while Oilsify Eco offers simplicity and cost-effectiveness.