Makeup Remover Formulation Advice

Regarding your initial formula using Safflower Seed Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Castor Oil, while oils are effective at dissolving makeup, a formula composed purely of oils can be difficult to rinse off the skin. This can leave a greasy residue, which might not be ideal, especially for combination skin.

As discussed in the replies, for a makeup remover that is easy to wash off, it's beneficial to include ingredients that can dissolve makeup and are also compatible with water. Surfactants like Coco Wash and MakeUp-Wash are designed for this purpose. They help lift makeup and impurities from the skin and allow the product to be rinsed away cleanly with water.

Fractionated Coconut Oil can indeed be used for makeup removal. It is a lightweight oil that effectively dissolves makeup and is often used in cleansing oil formulations.

The alternative formulas discussed are also viable options:

• A water-based formula containing Water, Coco Wash, and MakeUp-Wash is a good approach for a cleansing water type product that effectively removes makeup and rinses easily.
• An oil-based formula combining an oil like Safflower Seed Oil with Coco Wash and MakeUp-Wash is also possible. This type of formula would dissolve makeup effectively and emulsify with water for easier rinsing compared to pure oil. However, using natural oils like Safflower Seed Oil can be more costly than water-based formulations, which is why some commercial products might use less expensive oils such as soybean oil.

In summary, while pure oils dissolve makeup, incorporating water-compatible surfactants like Coco Wash and MakeUp-Wash is key for a makeup remover that rinses cleanly. Both water-based and oil-based systems can be formulated effectively using these types of ingredients.