Powder Facial Cleanser Formulation with Exfoliation

Question

I want to make a powder facial cleanser that cleanses the face and also helps exfoliate old skin cells. I have the following formula and questions:

Formula:

[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/482-powder-cleanser.html:1l0k2qzd]Amino Powder Cleanser[/url:1l0k2qzd] 75%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/1036-papaya-enzyme-papain.html:1l0k2qzd]Papaya Enzyme (Papain)[/url:1l0k2qzd] 1%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/1077-pineapple-enzyme-bromelain.html:1l0k2qzd]Pineapple Enzyme[/url:1l0kqzd] ([url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/1077-pineapple-enzyme-bromelain.html:1l0k2qzd]Bromelain[/url:1l0k2qzd]) 1%
[url=https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/7387-succinic-acid.html:1l0k2qzd]Pure-Succinic™ (Succinic Acid, High-Purity)[/url:1l0k2qzd] 1%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%89%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87-dry-flower/6934-%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%9A-%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%9A-%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%94.html:1l0k2qzd]Rose Powder[/url:1l0k2qzd] ผงดอกกุหลาบ 20.9%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C/1189-hyacoat-cationic-hyaluronic-acid.html:1l0k2qzd]HyaCoat™[/url:1l0k2qzd] Skin ([url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C/1189-hyacoat-cationic-hyaluronic-acid.html:1l0k2qzd]Cationic Hyaluronic Acid[/url:1l0k2qzd]) 0.1%
[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/252-zinc-pca-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD.html:1l0k2qzd]Zinc PCA[/url:1l0k2qzd] 1%

Questions:

Can this formula be used? Do I need to adjust or add any ingredients?
How does the usage of [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C/482-powder-cleanser.html:1l0k2qzd]Amino Powder Cleanser[/url:1l0k2qzd] differ from using [url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/513-sodium-lauroyl-glutamate.html:1l0k2qzd]AminoWash™[/url:1l0k2qzd] ([url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/513-sodium-lauroyl-glutamate.html:1l0k2qzd]Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate[/url:1l0k2qzd], Fine)+[url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/512-sodium-cocoyl-isethionate-baby-foam.html:1l0k2qzd]BabyFoam™[/url:1l0k2qzd] ([url=http://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B6%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A7/512-sodium-cocoyl-isethionate-baby-foam.html:1l0k2qzd]Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate[/url:1l0k2qzd], Super Fine Powder) in a powder cleanser formulation?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Powder Facial Cleanser Formula Review

Here's an analysis of your proposed powder facial cleanser formula:

Formula Suitability and Adjustments

Your formula uses suitable ingredients for a gentle exfoliating powder cleanser.

Amino Powder Cleanser (75%): This forms the base of your cleanser, providing gentle cleansing action and foam. The concentration is appropriate.
Papaya Enzyme (Papain) (1%) & Pineapple Enzyme (Bromelain) (1%): These enzymes provide the exfoliating action by helping to break down dead skin cells. The concentrations are within the recommended ranges for exfoliation.
Pure-Succinic™ (Succinic Acid, High-Purity) (1%): This ingredient helps control acne-causing bacteria and can offer a mild preservative effect.
Rose Powder (20.9%): This adds natural color and scent, and contributes to the powder base.
HyaCoat™ (Cationic Hyaluronic Acid) (0.1%): This helps provide moisturization that stays on the skin even after rinsing. The concentration is appropriate.
Zinc PCA (1%): This helps reduce oiliness and supports skin healing, suitable for acne-prone skin. The concentration is appropriate for oily/acne skin.

Potential Adjustment:

To improve the long-term stability of the Papaya Enzyme (Papain) and Pineapple Enzyme (Bromelain), it is recommended to add Disodium EDTA at a concentration of 0.1-0.2%. Enzymes can lose activity over time, especially when exposed to moisture or certain metal ions. Disodium EDTA helps chelate these metal ions, protecting the enzymes. You would need to slightly reduce the percentage of another ingredient (e.g., Rose Powder) to accommodate the addition of Disodium EDTA while keeping the total at 100%.

The pH of the formula when mixed with water should be suitable for the enzymes and Zinc PCA, likely falling within the optimal range of pH 5-7.

Difference in Usage: Amino Powder Cleanser vs. AminoWash™ + BabyFoam™

Amino Powder Cleanser: This is a convenient, pre-mixed base specifically designed for powder cleansers. It already contains a blend of gentle surfactants, including Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (AminoWash™) and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (BabyFoam™), optimized for performance in a powder format. Using this simplifies the formulation process – you just add your other powder ingredients to this base.
AminoWash™ (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) + BabyFoam™ (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate): These are individual surfactant ingredients. AminoWash™ provides gentle cleansing and a creamy foam, while BabyFoam™ primarily enhances foam texture and is suitable for powder formulas. If you use these separately, you would need to determine the specific ratio of each to achieve the desired cleansing strength and foam characteristics for your powder cleanser.

In summary, Amino Powder Cleanser is a ready-to-use blend of the key surfactants found in AminoWash™ and BabyFoam™, formulated to work well as a powder cleanser base, offering simplicity compared to blending the individual components yourself.