Basic Principles of Cosmetic Formulas

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May. 06, 2024

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Basic Principles of Cosmetic Formulas

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Bath Oil

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Plant Oils 75-95% Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Almond Oil
Emollients 3-10% Triglyceride, Mineral Oil
Antioxidants 1-3% Vitamin E Tocopherol
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Surfactants/Emulsifiers 1-3% Polyglyceryl Oleate
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0% Tea Tree Essential Oil

Method: Combine all ingredients in a glass beaker and stir to create a homogenous solution. Add preservatives and fragrances at the end.

Face Cream

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Distilled Water 55-75% Water Mixed with Botanical Extracts
Emulsifiers 2-6% CreamMaker Blend, Polysorbates
Emollients 10-35% Plant Oils, Natural Butters
Thickeners 0.1-2% Natural Waxes, Stearyl Palmitate
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Active Ingredients 1-10% Anti-Aging Ingredients, Skin-Whitening Ingredients
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0% Benzylalcohol-DHA

Method: Disperse the thickener in water at 75-80°C while stirring until a homogeneous gel forms. Combine with the separately mixed oil phase containing emulsifiers and emollients, heated to the same temperature. Stir until emulsion forms. Add sensitive components like active ingredients, fragrances, and preservatives once the mixture cools to 40-30°C.

Hair Shampoo

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Distilled Water 60-80% Water Mixed with Botanical Extracts
Surfactants 15-30% Alkyl Sulfonate, Coco Betaine
Foam Stabilizers 1-4% EDTA
Thickeners 0.1-5% Xanthan Gum, Acrylate Copolymer
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Humectants 1-5% Glycerin, Plant Oils
Hair Protective Ingredients 1-5% Proteins, Provitamin B5
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0%

Method: Disperse hydrophilic thickeners in water under intensive stirring until a homogeneous gel forms. Add surfactants and other ingredients, mixing gently until homogeneous. Oil-soluble ingredients should be pre-mixed with a small amount of surfactants before addition.

Hair Conditioner

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Distilled Water 60-80% Water Mixed with Botanical Extracts
Surfactants 2-5% Sulfosuccinate, Coco Betaine
Conditioning Surfactants (Quats) 5-10% Polyquaternium-10, Behentrimonium
Thickeners 0.1-5% Xanthan Gum, Acrylate Copolymer
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Pearlizers 1-3% Glycol Stearate IP
Hair Protective Ingredients 1-8% Proteins, Provitamin B5
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0%

Method: Combine water and thickeners in a glass beaker and mix thoroughly to create a gel-like solution. Add surfactants and other ingredients, mixing gently until homogeneous.

Shaving Cream

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Distilled Water 50-70% Water Mixed with Botanical Extracts
Surfactants/Emulsifiers 5-20% Coco Glucose, Polysorbates
Humectants 2-10% EDTA
Thickeners 3-8% Stearic Acid
Neutralizing Agents Q.S. Triethanolamine
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Film Formers 1-2% Proteins
Emollients 2-5% Plant Oils, Lanolin Derivatives
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0%

Method: Dissolve neutralizing agents in water and heat to 80°C. Heat surfactants and consistency agents to 80°C and slowly mix with the water phase. Maintain slow stirring during saponification for about 60 minutes. Remove from heat. Add sensitive ingredients after cooling to 40°C.

Sun Protection Cream

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Distilled Water 50-70%
Emulsifiers 3-10% Polysorbates, CreamMaker Mix
Emollients 3-10% Plant Oils, Hydrocarbons (e.g. Isododecane)
Sunscreens 1-10% Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen Solvents 5-10% C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Thickeners 0.5-2% Stearyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Antioxidants 1-2% BHT, Edelweiss Extract
Humectants 2-5% Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0% Paraben-DU

Method: Disperse sunscreens and UV filters in suitable solvents. Combine and melt emollients, emulsifiers, and oil-soluble components at 75-80°C. Thickeners prevent the settling of pigments; disperse them separately under stirring in the water phase until a homogeneous gel forms and heat to 80°C. Combine the two mixtures progressively to form the emulsion with intensive stirring. Add sensitive components like active ingredients, fragrances, and preservatives once the mixture cools to 40-30°C.

Foundation Makeup

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Distilled Water 60-80%
Emulsifiers 1-6% Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate
Emollients 8-20% Mineral Oil, Lanolin Alcohol
Thickeners 0.1-3% Xanthan Gum
Pigments 2-10% Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Filling Powders 4-10% Talc, Magnesium Stearate
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Antioxidants 0.1-1.0% BHT
Humectants 4-7% Glycerin
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0%

Method: Disperse hydrophilic thickeners into warm water under intensive stirring until a homogeneous gel forms. Add other water-soluble ingredients and heat to 80°C. Pulverize pigments and powders, adding them to the water phase. Mix emulsifiers, emollients, and oil-soluble consistency factors at 80°C, then add to the water phase mixture to form the emulsion. Add sensitive components like active ingredients, special additives, and preservatives once the mixture cools to 40-30°C.

Mineral Makeup

Must Use Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Pigment Dispersion Agent 2-5% Plant Oils, Mineral Oil
Pigments 20-60% Pigment Blends or Iron Oxides & Titanium Dioxide
Special Pigments 20-30% Micas
Filling Powders 5-20% Bismuth Oxychloride, Talc, Mica Powder
Optional Ingredients Typical Use Level Example Ingredients
Vitamins 0.1-1.0% Vitamin C L-ascorbic acid
Fragrance 0.1-1.0%
Preservatives 0.1-1.0%

Method: Thoroughly mix pigments and filling powders with some oil in a mortar until a fine, homogenous powder is formed. Ensure pigment particles are crushed to avoid streaks. Add vitamins, preservatives, and other ingredients, and mix again.

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