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Hand Lotion for Nurses
Hi there!
I hope everyone is safe and well. I am registered nurse that loves to make my own cosmetics. I am trying to formulate a naturally-derived hand lotion that is similar to the gloves in the bottle. Would love some insight on the best route to go in terms formulation. I’ve only ever worked with Montanov 68 MB but I would love to try 202 since I’ve noticed that it is often referenced on this forum.
Proposed formula:
Phase A:
76.5% Water
3% Glycerin
0.2% Sodium Phytate
.3% Solagum XPhase B:
8% LexFeelN350 (Dimethicone Alternative)
2% Neossance Hemisqualane
3.5% Montanov 68
3% Cetearyl Alcohol
2% Stearic AcidPhase C:
1% Euxyl PE 9010
0.5% D-Alpha TocopherolIdea pH 5.3-5.8
Gloves in a bottle ingredients:
Water (Purified), Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl, Methylcellulose, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Steareth 21, Phenoxyethanol (a preservative).Thank you for your time and expertise.
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6 Replies
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If you look at the market, most of these products contain a film former such as the Ganex line (Ashland) or even Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether. Your product may deliver some moisturization, but without a film former (most likely synthetic) you will deliver little if any real barrier protection.
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Microformulation said:If you look at the market, most of these products contain a film former such as the Ganex line (Ashland) or even Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether. Your product may deliver some moisturization, but without a film former (most likely synthetic) you will deliver little if any real barrier protection.Hi there! @Microformulation I hope your day is going well. Thank you so much for your response. In terms of film formers, which would you recommend? I do have VP/VA Copolymer on hand. Thank you for your time.
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The products I have seen use Ganex polymers. (https://www.chempoint.com/products/ashland/ashland-personal-care-specialties/ganex-copolymers)What works best would be determined at the bench through empirical means. People underestimate the value of that process.
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Microformulation said:The products I have seen use Ganex polymers. (https://www.chempoint.com/products/ashland/ashland-personal-care-specialties/ganex-copolymers)What works best would be determined at the bench through empirical means. People underestimate the value of that process.
Completely understood. Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback.
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@sciencebae92 You may also want to look at some starting Formulations from Vanderbilt Minerals. They have some Formulations with more readily available ingredients. For example, unless you find a repacker, the Ganex polymers have a 350-pound minimum order quantity.
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Microformulation said:@sciencebae92 You may also want to look at some starting Formulations from Vanderbilt Minerals. They have some Formulations with more readily available ingredients. For example, unless you find a repacker, the Ganex polymers have a 350-pound minimum order quantity.
Ok , great! Will do. Thank you again. <3
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