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Visible white cast in creams
When I conduct formulation trials for creams, I notice that Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS), Cetostearyl Alcohol (CSA), and Emulsifying Wax tend to leave a visible white cast on the skin upon gentle rubbing, and they are not fully absorbed.
To address this, I replaced these solid emulsifiers with Tween 80 and PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (both liquid emulsifiers). This change eliminated the white cast and improved absorption, but the resulting cream has a viscous liquid texture rather than a semi-solid, creamy consistency.
What ingredients can I add to achieve a semi-solid, creamy texture without reintroducing the white cast issue?
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This discussion was modified 3 weeks, 2 days ago by
Dr_Manish_Kumar.
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This discussion was modified 3 weeks, 2 days ago by
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Assume you are talking about ‘soaping’. If so… dimethicone will typically fix that concern in a snap.
Soaping has multiple sources….and there are many potential fixes/helpers. But dimethicone is typically the best.
Make sure you are not using too much emulsifier, as this is one of the root causes. I’ll try and find an old thread on the topic for you to read. Had you used the search bar…you would have found numerous conversations of the topic. 😉
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Thanks for suggestion..I will try Dimethicone..once again thanks for prompt reply
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Take a read on this old thread.
Thinking outside the box on soaping. - Chemists Corner
I have even heard (cannot confirm…as I automatically put dimethicone in everything), that using Triethyl citrate as part of your emollient package…will even help with this issue, all the while, enhancing the product.
chemistscorner.com
Thinking outside the box on soaping. - Chemists Corner
First let me say, I have no issues with soaping, I use the Gold standard, the Silver standard, and the Bronze standard and the participation…
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