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Formulating Cosmetic Bases
Hi everyone,
I hope you all are doing well. I had a questions regarding formulating cosmetic bases. I’ve noticed suppliers like Making Cosmetics, Essential Labs, and Wholesale Supplies Plus carry a wide range of bases from body to liquid foundations, etc. When formulating these types of bases, is there a particular way to formulate them?
For example, Making Cosmetics body cream base instructions states that up to 10% of liquids can be added to customize it (doesn’t specify whether lipids or water-based materials though :-/). If this is the case, would one use less “liquid” when formulating the base? Just trying to get a general idea if there is a special rule/technique when formulating cosmetic bases. Thank you for your time.
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4 Replies
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I don’t think there are any general rules as what you can do to a formula depends on the chemical composition of the blend you are using. I think these bases are designed to be finished formulas to which you just add a little more water. You are also able to add small amounts of extracts for marketing purposes. They are not meant to be used for significant modifications.
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Hi Perry,
Thank you, Perry. I guess the “liquid” part kind of threw me off being that the type wasn’t specified. I appreciate your help.
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The actual creams, ointments and gels are made for different type of skin and the percentage details are given below for your reference,
Cream means 50 % water + 50 % Oil
Cream W/O - Water 30-40 % & Oils 50-60 %
Cream O/W - Oils 30-40 % & Water 50-60 %
Ointment - 90 % Ointment Base, No water
Gel - 90 % water
But the current scenario all depends on the marketing strategy…
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I see, got it! Thank you
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