Ingredients Affecting Cream Texture

Asked by: rich999_pongtong On: July 18, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am trying to create a cream for dry skin that has a similar texture to a product containing the following ingredients:

  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Cetearyl Olivate
  • Beeswax
  • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
  • Sorbitan Olivate
  • Cyclohexanone Siloxane
  • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  • Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate
  • Carbomer
  • Lecithin
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Hydrogenated Lecithin

I understand that the texture is not solely dependent on the emulsifier. Could you explain which of these ingredients significantly contribute to the texture and how I can use a combination of them to achieve a similar texture for my dry skin cream formulation?

Answer

Based on the provided ingredient list and the staff's response, the texture of the cream is achieved through a combination of several ingredients, not just a single emulsifier. The key ingredients that significantly impact the texture include:

  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Cetearyl Olivate (Cetearyl Alcohol can be used as an alternative)
  • Beeswax
  • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Silicone Gel Dimethicone Crosspolymer can be used as an alternative)
  • Sorbitan Olivate (not available)
  • Cyclohexanone Siloxane (Cyclomethicone can be used as an alternative)
  • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate (Satin Cream Maker can be used as an alternative)
  • Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate (not available)
  • Carbomer
  • Lecithin
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Hydrogenated Lecithin

To create a cream with a similar texture for dry skin, you would need to use a combination of these types of ingredients. You can refer to the suggested usage rates for each ingredient on the website as a starting point for your formulation and adjust the proportions as needed to achieve the desired texture.

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