Questions about Sodium Lactate Plus and Thickeners (AnyGel, SugarThick) in Shower Gel
Asked by: insawang.ch
On: August 15, 2018
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I have some questions about using Sodium Lactate Plus and certain thickeners in a shower gel formulation:
- Is Sodium Lactate Plus a mild alkali?
- If I add Sodium Lactate Plus to shower gel for moisturizing, what percentage should I use?
- If I add Sodium Lactate Plus and then adjust the pH to 4-5.5 using Lactic Acid or Glycolic Acid, will Sodium Lactate Plus still retain its properties at this pH range?
- Regarding thickeners, does AnyGel or SugarThick reduce the foaming performance of liquid soap? Are they suitable for thickening or gelling at pH 4-6?
Answer
Based on the staff's response:
- Sodium Lactate Plus has a pH range of 5.0-6.5.
- For moisturizing in shower gel, 2-3% of Sodium Lactate Plus is recommended.
- Sodium Lactate Plus will retain its properties when the pH is adjusted to 4-5.5 with Lactic Acid or Glycolic Acid.
- Regarding thickeners:
- SugarThick has been tested and does not negatively affect foam performance.
- AnyGel has not been tested for its effect on foam, so the staff cannot confirm.
- Both AnyGel and SugarThick can be used to create a gel texture in liquid soap formulas at pH 4-6 without issues.
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