Substituting or Combining Cooling Agents in a Water-Based Formulation
Question
I have a formulation with the following ingredients:
- Peppermint Water 40%
- Witch Hazel (Alcohol Free, Paraben Free) Plus Allantoin 20%
- Rosemary Water 15%
- Water-Cool™ (Water-Soluble Cooling Agent) 6%
- Hi-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract) 5%
- Safe-B3 5%
- Vitamin B5 1%
- RoseShield™ (Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract) 5%
- Mineral Ready 2%
- Sodium PCA 50% 1%
Can I use Clean-n-Cool™ (Intimate Cooling Odor Absorption) instead of or together with Water-Cool™ (Water-Soluble Cooling Agent)?
Answer
Comparing Water-Cool™ and Clean-n-Cool™
Based on the information gathered, here's a comparison of Water-Cool™ and Clean-n-Cool™ and how they might fit into your formulation:
- Water-Cool™ (Water-Soluble Cooling Agent): This is a liquid cooling agent designed to provide a general cool feeling on the skin. It is water-soluble and suitable for clear, water-based formulas like sprays. The recommended usage rate is 1-20%.
- Clean-n-Cool™ (Intimate Cooling Odor Absorption): This is a powder mixture that provides long-term cooling and, importantly, absorbs odors. It is specifically recommended for products used in the intimate area to help with odor absorption and provide a mild coolness. The recommended usage rate is 1.0-5.0%.
Can Clean-n-Cool™ replace or be used with Water-Cool™?
Replacement: Directly replacing Water-Cool™ (liquid) with Clean-n-Cool™ (powder) at the same percentage (6%) is not recommended. Clean-n-Cool™ is a powder, which will affect the texture and appearance of your final product differently than a liquid. Also, its maximum recommended usage rate is 5%, lower than the 6% you are using for Water-Cool™. Furthermore, Clean-n-Cool™ includes an odor absorption function specifically for intimate areas, which may not be necessary or desired in your current formulation, depending on its intended use.
Combination: You could potentially use both together since both are water-soluble. However, you would need to consider:
- The total cooling effect from both ingredients.
- How the powder form of Clean-n-Cool™ will impact the clarity and stability of your liquid formulation.
- Whether the odor absorption feature of Clean-n-Cool™ is relevant or beneficial for your product's purpose.
In summary: While both offer cooling, Clean-n-Cool™ has a different physical form (powder vs. liquid) and an added function (odor absorption for intimate areas) compared to Water-Cool™. A direct replacement is not advisable due to these differences and the usage rate. Combining them is possible but requires careful consideration of the final product's properties and intended use. If your formulation is not specifically for intimate areas where odor absorption is needed, Water-Cool™ might be the more suitable cooling agent.
