Simple Liquid Soap/Shampoo Formulation for Children

Asked by: psagreen On: October 13, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

How to formulate a simple liquid soap or shampoo for children using Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Lauryl Glucoside? What other ingredients are needed for consistency, texture, preservation, and pH adjustment for gentleness?

Answer

Based on the staff's recommendations, for a simple children's liquid soap or shampoo using Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Lauryl Glucoside:

  • The remaining portion of the formula can be primarily water.
  • You can add thickeners like salt or SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) if you prefer a thicker consistency.
  • Glycerin can be added to make the texture smoother.
  • For preservation, any preservative from the "Preservative" category sold by the company is suitable and safe for children's products.
  • Crucially, remember to adjust the pH of the final product to 5.5 using a mild acid like Lactic Acid or Citric Acid to ensure gentleness for children's skin.