Gentle Natural Body Wash Formula for Dry, Sensitive Skin (6-7 years old)

Here is a suggested formula for a gentle body wash suitable for children aged 6-7 with dry, sensitive skin, incorporating natural-derived ingredients:

Concept: Use a mild, sulfate-free cleansing base combined with a natural oil to provide moisture and soothe the skin.

Ingredients:

• Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base or AminoWash™ or Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate: 25-35%
  • These are very gentle surfactants suitable for sensitive skin and baby products. Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base is a ready-to-use base, while AminoWash™ and Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate are individual surfactants that would require formulating with water and potentially other ingredients.
• Babassu Oil: 1-5%
  • A natural oil known for its moisturizing properties, quickly absorbed, and suitable for dry or irritated skin.
• Water (Distilled Water): Balance (approx. 60-70%)
• Preservative: 1%
  • Essential for preventing microbial growth in water-based products.

Instructions:

1. Combine the cleansing base (Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base, AminoWash™, or Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) with distilled water.
2. Add Babassu Oil and stir until well combined.
3. Add the preservative and mix thoroughly.
4. Adjust viscosity if needed (e.g., using salt for Sulfate Free No-Tear Shampoo Base as per its description, or a thickener compatible with AminoWash™ or Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate).
5. Check the pH to ensure it is skin-friendly (around pH 5.5-6.5).

This formula uses gentle cleansing agents and a natural oil to help cleanse the skin without stripping its natural moisture, making it suitable for dry and sensitive skin types.