Solid Stick Soap

cossci21cossci21 Member
in Formulating
Hi 
Does anyone have any experience formulated solid state stick soaps? 'soap' may not be the correct term as it wont be made like a normal soap but consist mainly of melting surfactants and trying to thicken them... so planning to use
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - needles
Sodium Lauroyl Sulfosuccinate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Glycerin
A small amount of oils and fragrance

Any tips? 
Thanks

Comments

  • ChemicalPyrosChemicalPyros Member
    You might need to add a filler to control the thickness and reduce the cost. I would suggest using starch. Some oils, or petrolatum can add a nice feel. Avoid low MW silicones if possible.
  • cossci21cossci21 Member
    Thanks ChemicalPyros
  • Bill_TogeBill_Toge Member, Professional Chemist
    sodium stearate is your best bet for creating water-based sticks
    UK based cosmetic chemist with 13 years' experience at the bench. I've worked with pretty much everything apart from pressed powders, soap, solid lipstick and aerosols.
  • ozgirlozgirl Member, PCF student
    Maybe look for solid shampoo formulas for ideas. Have you also considered Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) as surfactants. I would also recommend adding some amphoteric surfactants to improve mildness.
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