Replicating Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser Texture

Question

How can I replicate the texture of the Philosophy - Purity Made Simple cleanser using AminoWash (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) and BabyFoam (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)? What are the recommended percentages for different skin types (normal to dry skin vs. oily skin/sports/outdoor activities)? Can SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) be used as a substitute for PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate in the original formula? What is the role of the various essential oils in the original formula?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Hello!

Regarding the percentages for BabyFoam (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) and AminoWash (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) to replicate the texture of Philosophy - Purity Made Simple, the staff previously recommended the following:

For Normal to Dry Skin:
- AminoWash (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate): 10-15%
- BabyFoam (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate): 10%
For Oily Skin, Sports, or Outdoor Activities:
- AminoWash (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate): 20-25%
- BabyFoam (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate): 10%

Additionally, the staff suggested using SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) as a substitute for PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate in the original formula.

Regarding the various essential oils in the original formula, the staff noted that they are likely included in small amounts primarily for natural fragrance, as their efficacy is minimal in a wash-off product.

You can find these ingredients on the MySkinRecipes website using the product names or IDs.

Hope this helps with your formulation!