Lightweight Perfumed Lotion Formulation

Creating a perfumed lotion that is both lightweight and has a long-lasting fragrance can be a balance, as lotions designed for fragrance longevity often have a texture that provides good skin coverage, which can feel heavier. However, you can formulate a lightweight base and incorporate ingredients to help the fragrance last longer.

Here are the key components and types of ingredients for a lightweight lotion with enhanced fragrance longevity:

Essential Lotion Base Ingredients

• Water Phase: The main component.
  • Water (Purified Water)
  • Humectants: Ingredients that attract and retain moisture, contributing to a hydrated feel. Examples include Glycerin or Propanediol.
• Oil Phase: Provides emolliency and forms the lotion structure. For a lightweight feel, use:
  • Lightweight Oils/Emollients: Oils or esters that absorb quickly without greasiness. Examples include Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane (Olive), or Fractionated Coconut Oil.
• Emulsifier: Blends the water and oil phases. Choose one known for light textures, such as Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate).

Ingredients for Fragrance Longevity

To help the perfume scent last longer, as mentioned by the staff, you can consider:

• Fragrance Fixatives: Specific ingredients designed to anchor the fragrance on the skin. Examples often mentioned include Last Fix or Sugar Fix. Note: Using high amounts of fixatives can potentially lead to a sticky texture, so testing is recommended.
• Waxes: Incorporating certain waxes can help create a film on the skin that traps the fragrance. A lightweight option like Glossy Wax (Light, Non-Greasiness) could be explored, but again, the amount used will affect the final texture.

General Formulation Tips

• Quantities: The exact percentage of each ingredient will depend on your desired final texture and the specific ingredients chosen. Water is typically the largest component (e.g., 60-80%). The oil phase will be lower than in a heavier cream (e.g., 10-20%). Humectants are usually a few percent (e.g., 2-5%). Fragrance oil is typically 0.5-2%. Fragrance fixatives or waxes for longevity should be added gradually, starting with low percentages (e.g., 0.5-1%) and testing the feel and fragrance performance.
• Preservative: Always include a suitable preservative at the manufacturer's recommended dosage to prevent microbial growth.

Achieving the perfect balance between a lightweight feel and long-lasting fragrance may require some experimentation with the amounts of fragrance fixatives or waxes.