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Total percentage of surfactants in Body Wash
Hi
I wanted to know what is the standard or ideal percentage of surfactants (active material) in a Body Wash?
Secondly, can over-dozing of Coco Betaine compromise foaming?
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3 Replies
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Hi,
1. According to most of the sources out there, the ASM for a body wash should be 15-20%- no idea about the “ideal” ASM. As a side note, I do not go over 15% in my personal body wash.
2. I’d say that using too much Coco-Betaine can pose some irritation risks, as it’s more stripping than CAPB. Regarding the foaming issue, your question is a bit confusing, as it’s supposed to be a foam-booster. Are you sure that is not something else in your formula that decreases the foam? Glycerin? Oils?
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Actually, I am talking about CAPB.
Trial A:
SLES (28%) - 18%
CAPB (35%) - 12%
Very little foam. (Rate 2/10)Trial B:
SLES (28%) - 20%
CAPB (35%) - 5%
Foam improved. (Rate 5/10)Trial C:
SCI (85%) - 5%
SL Sarcasinate (30%) - 3%
CAPB (35%) - 30%
Very little foam. (Rate 1/10)Trial D:
SCI (85%) - 10%
SL Sarcasinate (30%) - 10%
CAPB (35%) - 10%
Rich/High foam. (Rate 10/10)Glycerin is used only 3-5% to melt GDS 2%.
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Yes too much CAPB reduces the amount of foam
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