I am looking for suggestions of 2 separate chemicals to use in a deodorant stick base. One that will have a cooling effect and one tightening of the skin. Menthol is out. I have tried Frecolat products and they don't work. I have also tried Skin tight but it doesn't work in this base either. Because of heat required to make this it would be pointless to use alcohol in the formulation. Thanks.
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Menthane Carboxamide.
Menthol is out because customer doesn't want the smell and under they eyes it may irritate the eye. Frescolat (Menthyl Lactate) didn't give any feeling. I have a sample of Cool Act 10 that we may try.
Holden, years ago someone gave me a sample of something for tightening. I couldn't remember what it was but I have been calling all my suppliers asking. Now that I see it, it is the Interpolymer product you mentioned. Thank you very much. I am going to get a sample of that.
Oh, and for tightening I also tried something from makingcosmetics.com called Skint Tight AP which works in creams or serums but not giving the effect in the stick. Below is the base of the stick.
Off the top of my head it is about:
Water 40%
Propylene Glycol 25%
Butylene Glycol 12%
Sodium Stearate5%
Not sure what else.
Cetearyl alcohol ~20%
Ceteareth 20 ~ 25%
Shea butter~7-10%
Aloe butter~ 5-7%
Soy wax~ 10-20%
add some liquid emolients- Isopropyl Myristate and alike
You can even make the clear stick base containing water and ceteareth 20 - it's quite tricky in preparation but resulting in nice feel and product esthetics. I need to revise my records so I could write back with the formulation of this clear base.
As the astringent try Tannin 2-4% in you formulation. It has perfect capabilities. I have tried a lot of astringents but I find Tannin the best one in cosmetics.