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W/O emulsifier in oil cleanser
I have a oil cleanser that is composed of 100% seed oils. I’m experimenting with adding Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate and Polyglyceryl–2 Sesquioleate.
I’m curious to know what concentrations of Polyglyceryl–2 Sesquioleate can be used in this formula. Recommended usage concentration 2.0 – 4.0% as primary emulsifier 0.5 – 2.0% as co-emulsifier in W/O formulations 0.5 – 1.0% as film former in O/W formulations. However, it can be used for oil phases from 15- 35% (ideally 25 – 30%). Max. 5% vegetable oils, in combination with medium or (ideally) nonpolar oils should be used.
Does that mean I could use 15 - 35% percent Polyglyceryl–2 Sesquioleate in the oil cleanser, or is the max 4%? If anyone could explain this to me I would be most grateful.
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You’ll have to play around with it. Start at 1%, see how you like the performance and then gradually increase until you hit your sweet spot in terms of rinse-off and skin sensorials. Some of these surfactants you can use up to 15% and others will give you unpleasant results at anything above 2% … they’re all different. Also depends if you are trying to get it to “milk” when you add water for rinse-off.
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@MarkBroussard Thank you, that makes sense. I’ll gradually increase until I get that “milk” rinse off I’m looking for.
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