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Ceteareth-25 Usage Beyond Recommended 3%
It’s my first time working with Ceteareth-25. I’m working to formulate a thick hair firm gel/pomade to use for styling hair. My formulation has the recommended max of 3% but it apparently isn’t enough as the end result is still very fluid, too fluid. This batch is just 64 oz so that I could get a feel for it. How far can you actually go in percentage(s) with Ceteareth-25 and before it will no longer integrate or dissolve in water?
Water 80%
C-25 3%
Glycine Betaine (Beta vulgaris(Beet)) Sugar Extract 2.9%PEG-40 2.4
Methyl Gluceth-10 2.3%
Ethylhexyl Olivate 2.2%
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil 2%
Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed 1.85%
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil 1.5%
Fragrance 0.75%
Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol 1%
Thanks for any advice or help! -
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Search for hair pomades in previous conversations. I remember several questions about it within last couple of months.
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@SPMX you need to reach 25% of ceteareth 25 or more to have thick pomade .
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Fekher said:@SPMX you need to reach 25% of ceteareth 25 or more to have thick pomade .
Thanks Fekhr. I upped it to 21.8% which worked well but I noticed condensation on the finish product after a few days.
D Water 61%
Ceteareth 25. 21.8%
Vegemoist 2.9%
PEG 40 Hydro Castor 2.4%
Methyl Gluceth 10 2.8%
Ethyhexyl Olivate 2.5%
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil 1.5%
Hydrolyzed Lin Seed Oil. 1.85%
Fragrance 0.75%
Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol 1%
I’m going to decrease the humectants down to 5%, cut the oils, up the C-25 to 25% and the hydro linseed to 0.90%Thanks!
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