Sugar Scrub that Turns Milky When Rinsing

To create a sugar scrub that transforms into a milky lotion when rinsed off, you need to incorporate an emulsifier into the oil base of the scrub. The emulsifier allows the oils to mix with water, creating the milky appearance and making the scrub easy to wash away without leaving a greasy residue.

Here are some emulsifiers suitable for this type of formulation:

• Oilsify 15: This is a highly recommended oil-emulsifier specifically designed for rinse-off oil-based products like cleansing oils. It is very effective at emulsifying oils with water, resulting in that desired milky transformation upon rinsing. It is typically used in the oil phase.

• Sucrose Cream Maker™: This is a natural-based O/W emulsifier that can create light, non-oily emulsions. While not specifically for cleansing oils, it can be used in oil-based formulations to help them emulsify with water during rinsing.

• Sucrose Stearate / Sucrose Palmitate: These are sugar-based emulsifiers that can also be used in oil-in-water formulations. They require heating to incorporate into the oil phase.

Basic Formula Concept:

A simple concept for a milky sugar scrub would involve combining:

1. Sugar: The exfoliant.
2. Carrier Oil(s): Such as rice bran oil, sweet almond oil, or sunflower oil.
3. Emulsifier: Such as Oilsify 15 (typically used at 10-15% in cleansing oils, adjust based on desired effect and total oil content in your scrub) or Sucrose Cream Maker™ (usage rate around 2-4%).
4. Optional: Fragrance, preservative (important if any water might be introduced into the product).

The emulsifier should be mixed into the oil phase (often with heating depending on the emulsifier) before combining with the sugar and other ingredients.

When the scrub is used and comes into contact with water, the emulsifier will activate, turning the oils into a milky emulsion that washes off easily, leaving the skin feeling soft and clean.

Remember to test your formula to achieve the desired texture and rinse-off properties.