Formulating Skin Coating to Reduce Shoe Friction

Asked by: sunnylalita.pipat On: August 22, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

How can I formulate a skin coating product to reduce friction from shoes? What types of ingredients are suitable for providing slip, a smooth feel, and a protective barrier?

Answer

Skin Coating to Reduce Shoe Friction

While there isn't a single standard formula specifically for a skin coating to reduce friction from shoes, you can create a product with ingredients known for providing slip, a smooth feel, and a protective barrier. These types of ingredients are often found in anti-chafing or protective skin products.

Here are some types of ingredients that can help and were found in the search:

  • Slip Powders: Ingredients like MatteSilica 5™ (5 Micron) and AllSlip-P™ (Slip Powder) can significantly improve the glide and smoothness of a formulation on the skin. They create a powdery, slippery feel that reduces friction.
  • Emollients with Good Spreadability: Emollients such as LipidSoft™ Cyclo can provide a light, smooth feel and help the product spread easily over the skin, contributing to reduced friction.
  • Film-Forming or Water-Resistant Agents: Ingredients like LipidSoft™ Resist and LipidSoft™ Fix can help create a durable, potentially water-resistant layer on the skin. This barrier can protect the skin from rubbing and irritation caused by shoes.

By combining ingredients from these categories, you can formulate a product designed to reduce friction and protect the skin where shoes rub. The specific combination and concentration would depend on the desired texture and level of protection.