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  • Ideal surfactants for oil/balm cleanser - high AND low HLB?

    Posted by MattTheChemist on August 17, 2024 at 1:13 pm

    I am seeing numerous oil and balm cleansers that use only low-HLB emulsifiers, some that use only high-HLB ones, and then some that use both. What would be ideal in a formula like this for robust and effective emulsification of makeup, SPF, etc. and a completely clean rinse-off? Thank you!

    MattTheChemist replied 2 months, 4 weeks ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Perry44

    Administrator
    August 19, 2024 at 3:22 pm

    I would think using high HLB surfactants would be better for removing oil which is what you would want to do with makeup removers. Although, maybe you also want a blend of low HLB ones so they can more easily be removed.

  • MattTheChemist

    Member
    August 20, 2024 at 9:32 am

    @Perry44 that sounds logical. Thank you!

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