Grapefruit Shower Gel (Sulfate-Free)
No. 2019
This formulation features Suga®Nate 160NC, Cola®Teric CBS-HP, Cola®Mate LA-40 MB, and Poly Suga®Mulse D9 in a gentle, naturally based body wash formulation which leaves skin feeling clean without excessive drying or irritation from harsh sulfates.
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| 1 | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | |
| 2 | Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate | Suga®Nate 160NC | 19.20 | |
| 3 | Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate | Cola®Mate LA-40 MB | 4.00 | |
| 4 | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Fatty Acid) | Cola®Teric CBS-HP | 9.60 | |
| 5 | Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil | Grapefruit Oil ¹ | 0.30 | |
| 6 | Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer | Poly Suga®Mulse D9 | 0.30 | |
| 7 | Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate | Euxyl® K712 ² | 1.00 | |
| 8 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid 50% | qs |
Procedure
- In primary vessel, combine ingredients 1 – 2 and begin heating to 45°C.
- Once at temperature, add ingredient 3
- Mix until clear and uniform, then add ingredient 4.
- In a separate vessel, combine ingredients 5 – 6 as a premix and add to batch.
- Once clear and uniform, add ingredient 7.
- Adjust pH to 5.0 – 5.5 with citric acid (viscosity is pH dependent).
Properties
Appearance: Clear, Viscous Liquid
pH: 5.0 – 5.5
Viscosity: 5,000 – 7,000 cP
Suppliers
1Orchidia Fragrances, 2Schülke and Mayr
This formulation is intended for use as a generic starting formula and may be modified as needed. This formulation is for developmental use only. Not intended for resale.