Formulation advice for 2-in-1 wash and body lotion with specific ingredients

Asked by: k.daleena On: August 04, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

The user is asking for formulation guidance for two products:

  1. A 2-in-1 gentle soap and shampoo suitable for a pump bottle, initially considering using:

    • Coco Betaine
    • AcneBee™
    • Water

  2. A fast-absorbing soft cream body lotion, initially considering using:

    • Fractionated Coconut Oil
    • Soft Cream Maker™ 5%
    • AcneBee™

The user is seeking advice on these formulations and ingredient choices.

Answer

Regarding your formulations:

For the 2-in-1 gentle soap and shampoo:
The staff does not recommend using AcneBee™ in a wash-off product like soap or shampoo, as the benefits of reducing excess oil would be minimal since it's rinsed off immediately. AcneBee™ is more effective in leave-on products where the skin can fully absorb it.

Instead, the staff suggests considering a formula like this:

  • Coco Betaine 10%
  • Lauryl Glucoside 10%
  • Water 79%
  • Preservative 1%

You can also replace some of the water with Glycerin to improve the glide during use.

For the fast-absorbing soft cream body lotion:
AcneBee™ is typically used for reducing excess oil on the skin, often on the face. To confirm if it's suitable for your body lotion, could you please clarify what specific skin benefit you are looking for with this lotion?

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Formulation Adjustment Ingredient Suitability Lotion Shampoo Texture