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  Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride?

  Posted by David08848 on August 28, 2017 at 2:36 am

  As you know, I am a. obsessed with shaving cream b. an over-thinker, so I can’t help but continually researching any product I am working on!  I found one with Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride listed in the ingredient list of a shaving cream.  One that lists itself as having “triple cushion” which is what helps keep the razor from doing damage to your skin. 

  This is an ingredient I have never heard of but I am familiar with Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and having the Myristic and Stearic versions of it sound ideal for a product like this that also includes those two as fatty acids in my formula!  It is described as being “similar to lard in consistency, but has superior oxidation stability and product uniformity” so I thought I may either add it after the saponification takes place or the other option would be to include it in the oil phase as it has a SAP value of “245-260mg KOH/g”.  Anyone familiar with this product or have any suggestions I would welcome them! 

  Thank you!
  

  mghanem replied 6 years, 8 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies

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  David08848

  Member

  September 2, 2017 at 6:56 pm

  Sourcing this product has been a problem but in researching it I did find one reference that it was better in many aspects as Shea Butter and another suggesting it has the consistency of lard which got me thinking… perhaps I could combine some Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride with some Shea Butter… just thinking through that at the moment… any thoughts? 

  I haven’t found a formula or product listing with this ingredients that is only “soap based” as my formula is so I am thinking that it isn’t saponified in the process…

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  Tom

  Member

  September 18, 2017 at 6:12 pm

  Softisan 378

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  David08848

  Member

  September 19, 2017 at 1:15 am

  Yes, and it is available from IOI Oleo GmbH… in Denmark!

  I’ve come to the conclusion that this might not be the best product for my intended purpose!  I’ll just keep looking through Shaving Cream product ingredients listings and see if there is anything that strikes my eye!

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  mghanem

  Member

  December 28, 2017 at 3:47 pm

  Hi David, Just saw your post.

  We do supply this! We have customers that combine this or AcquaSeal Coconut to their their butters to help with any graininess  - if you have any questions, or need additional information, please feel free to contact me anytime. Please find the link for this products:

  Softisan 378
  http://www.formulatorsampleshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FSSD30044

  AcquaSeal Coconut
  http://www.formulatorsampleshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FSS20742

  Thank you,
  Maggie Ghanem
  Formulator Sample Shop

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