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foaming shampoo
Does the viscosity determine the foaming ability of a foaming component? I have a shampoo that must use a foaming component. I am having a horrible time trying to achieve a nice foam and bubble.
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No. Foam and viscosity are not directly related.
If you list your ingredients maybe someone can give some suggestion on improving foam.
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Thank you!! I am trying to get a nice firm foam from a foaming component. I am actually trying to make a mousse type of product that will have a foam texture.
Water 68.340
Xanthan gum 0.3%
DHA 12.0%
DHA booster 1.0%
ectoin 0.3%
propanediol 3.0%
butylene Glycol 1.0%
Decyl glucoside/Sodium lauroyl Lactylate 2.00
glycerin 1.0%
EDTA 0.05%
ethoxydiglycol 1.00%
liquid emulsifier 1.00%
Polysorbate 20-2.00%
mango butter 0.5%
fragrance 0.5%
preservative 1.00%
extracts-5.51%
I hope this helps????
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What is DHA?
If you want foam use a surfactant like SLES
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Thank you for answering me. DHA is dihydroxyacetone. Must use a non ionic surfactant like decyl glucoside. I am having problems producing a “whipped”like foam. I keep getting a “chunky” foam that goes flat quickly.
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You have a lot of stuff in there that kills foam.
Xanthan gum
propanediol
butylene Glycol
glycerin
mango butter
fragrance
extracts
Use less of these (or take the out)
Also, as Abdullah says, using a good foaming surfactant would help too.
In formulating, if you put ingredient restrictions on yourself you are also putting performance restrictions on yourself.
You can’t expect a Toyota to go as fast as a Ferrari. Similarly, you can’t expect inferior surfactants to foam as well as the good ones.
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Thank you Gentlemen. I am assume the glycols are what is diffusing the foam? I am following a vendor formula. They were much help.
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