Shaving Gel Formulation using Polyglide™
Question
I would like to make a shaving product, either a gel or cream, that provides lubrication to reduce friction and skin irritation from the razor blade. I understand that Polyglide™ is a key ingredient for this purpose.
Could you provide a sample formula for a shaving gel using Polyglide™? I saw an example formula in the staff's reply with the following ingredients and percentages:
- Water: q.s. to 100%
- Polyglide™: 3-5%
- Pro Polymer™: 1%
- Phenoxyethanol SA: 1%
Could you confirm if this formula is suitable and provide instructions on how to mix it? Also, could Polyglide™ be added to an existing gel or cream base, or a formula that also includes cleansing agents?
Answer
Shaving Gel Formulation
Here is a simple formula for making your own shaving gel, based on the ingredients suitable for creating a smooth surface to reduce razor irritation:
Ingredients:
- Water: q.s. to 100%
- Polyglide™: 3-5%
- Pro Polymer™: 1%
- Phenoxyethanol SA: 1%
Instructions:
- Measure the required amount of water.
- Add Polyglide™ to the water. Heat the mixture to approximately 80°C and stir until the Polyglide™ powder is completely dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool down.
- Once cooled, slowly sprinkle Pro Polymer™ powder onto the surface of the water mixture while stirring gently. Continue stirring slowly until a gel texture forms and the powder is fully hydrated. This step may take some time, and it's important to avoid high-speed mixing (above 2500 rpm) to prevent damaging the polymer.
- When the gel has formed and the temperature is below 60°C, add Phenoxyethanol SA and mix until it is evenly distributed throughout the gel.
- Your shaving gel is now ready to use.
This formula provides the necessary slip for shaving using Polyglide™, creates the gel texture with Pro Polymer™, and includes Phenoxyethanol SA as a broad-spectrum preservative to ensure product stability and safety.
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