Increasing Cleansing Power in Facial Foam (AminoWash/BabyFoam Base)

Based on the discussion, here's how you can increase the cleansing power of your facial foam using AminoWash (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) and BabyFoam (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) as the base:

• Increasing AminoWash / BabyFoam:
  • Increasing AminoWash can boost cleansing power, but it is a relatively expensive ingredient.
  • Increasing BabyFoam is mainly for increasing foam volume, with limited impact on cleansing effectiveness.
• Adding Coco Betaine (Cocamidopropyl Betaine):
  • Adding Coco Betaine will increase cleansing power but tends to leave a slippery feel on the skin, which might alter the unique feel of your original formula.
• Adding Lauryl Glucoside:
  • The staff also suggested Lauryl Glucoside as an alternative. It increases cleansing power, is more cost-effective than AminoWash, and doesn't leave a slippery feel like Coco Betaine. However, it requires pH adjustment in the final formula as it is highly alkaline.

In conclusion, increasing AminoWash is an option if budget permits and you want to keep the original base's characteristics. Adding Coco Betaine or Lauryl Glucoside are alternatives to increase cleansing power, each with different effects on skin feel and formulation requirements. The best option depends on your priorities regarding cost, desired skin feel, and willingness to adjust pH.