Facial Foam Formulation Method

Asked by: nook_skincare On: June 07, 2016 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Could you please provide the method for formulating a facial foam using the following ingredients and percentages?

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine 5%
  • Lauryl Glucoside 5%
  • Salicylic Acid EZ 10%
  • Pro Vitamin B5 3%
  • Glycerin 5%
  • Phenoxyethanol SA 1%
  • Creamy Foamer 10%
  • Citric Acid or Lactic Acid (to adjust pH to 5-6)
  • Water (remaining portion)
  • SugarThick 1.5% (optional, for thickening)

Answer

Subject: Facial Foam Formulation Method (100g)

Here is the method to make the facial foam based on the formula you provided, for a total of 100g.

Ingredients (for 100g):

  • Water (Distilled): 59.5g
  • Salicylic Acid EZ: 10g
  • Pro Vitamin B5: 3g
  • Glycerin: 5g
  • Phenoxyethanol SA (Optiphen Plus): 1g
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine: 5g
  • Lauryl Glucoside: 5g
  • Creamy Foamer (Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate): 10g
  • SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate): 1.5g (Optional, for thickening)
  • Citric Acid or Lactic Acid: As needed to adjust pH

Instructions:

  1. Combine Water (59.5g), Salicylic Acid EZ (10g), Pro Vitamin B5 (3g), Glycerin (5g), and Phenoxyethanol SA (1g) in a container. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved and the mixture is clear.
  2. Gradually add Cocamidopropyl Betaine (5g), Lauryl Glucoside (5g), and Creamy Foamer (10g) to the mixture. Stir gently until everything is well combined. Avoid creating too much foam.
  3. Measure the pH of the mixture using a pH meter. Add small amounts of Citric Acid or Lactic Acid as needed, stirring after each addition, until the pH is between 5 and 6.
  4. Check the consistency of the facial foam. If you prefer a thicker consistency, gently warm the mixture to 60-70°C. Then, add SugarThick (1.5g) and stir gently until it is fully dissolved and incorporated into the mixture.
  5. Once cooled (if heated), the facial foam is ready to be transferred to a suitable container.

Hope these instructions help you make the facial foam successfully! Let me know if you have any more questions.