Review of Gentle Facial Cleanser Formula for Sensitive Skin

Based on the gentle facial cleanser formula for sensitive skin you provided, along with the information from the forum discussion, here is a summary:

Mildness and Irritation

• This formula uses very gentle surfactants, such as AminoWash and BabyFoam, which are non-irritating and do not cause skin dryness. It is suitable for sensitive skin.
• It can also be used as a baby body wash and shampoo because the main ingredients are mild and non-irritating to the eyes (AminoWash has "No-Tears Formula" properties).

Regarding Moisture

• According to the forum discussion, this formula does not specifically focus on adding moisture to the skin. Although it contains 10% Glycerin, Glycerin, being a humectant, works best when left on the skin, not in a wash-off product.
• If you wish to enhance skin moisture, you can consider adding other moisturizing ingredients suitable for rinse-off products, such as Vitamin B5 (Panthenol). Panthenol can be absorbed by the skin to some extent even after rinsing and is non-irritating, making it suitable for children's skin.

Issues with Gelling and Cloudiness

• Gelling: SugarThick at 3% might not be sufficient to achieve the desired gel consistency, or there might be an issue with dissolving it. SugarThick requires heat, around 50-60°C, to help it dissolve properly before adding it to the formula. If not fully dissolved, the formula might not thicken as expected or could have lumps. Increasing the amount of SugarThick might help thicken it, but you should test within the recommended usage rate (typically 1-5%).
• Cloudiness/White Creamy Texture: The cloudy or white creamy appearance after mixing is usually due to a large amount of air bubbles created during stirring, especially with surfactants. Let the mixed formula sit for a while (it might take several hours), keeping the container sealed to prevent water evaporation. The air bubbles will gradually dissipate, making the formula clearer.

Basic Mixing Instructions

• Generally, if all ingredients are water-soluble, they can be mixed together.
• Powder ingredients (like AminoWash, BabyFoam, NaturePreserve, Vitamin B5 if using powder form) should be added to the water phase. Stir or blend at low speed to help them dissolve and minimize foam.
• If using SugarThick, it's best to dissolve it in a portion of warm water (around 50-60°C) first, and then combine this with the rest of the ingredients.
• Add Glycerin and other water-soluble ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Add the preservative, NaturePreserve, towards the end.
• Stir the entire mixture slowly or use the lowest speed on a mixer to avoid creating excessive air bubbles.
• After mixing, let the formula sit for some time to allow air bubbles to disappear. The texture should become clearer and thicken as the SugarThick dissolves and works fully.

Overall, this is a gentle formula suitable for sensitive skin and can be used for children. You should consider adding a moisturizing ingredient and pay attention to the mixing process for SugarThick to achieve the desired gel texture.