[aliciakj71]

Thank you @MarkBroussard for your suggestion, I will definitely try the “serial dilutions” while increasing the sodium cocoamphoacetate and see if that aids in the lather but doesn’t increase the drying effect.

[aliciakj71]

If it will matter to my formula’s lather later, the preservatives I am planning on trying in this formula are Gluconolactone SB (Gluconolactone, sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate); Geogard ECT (Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic
Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid); and or Phyotocide Aspen Bark Extract. Either a blend or which ever works the best for this formula.

[aliciakj71]

I do have a preservative system (you can see my formula does not add up to 100) I just didn’t include it in this post as I didn’t feel it was important/relevant to my question. Also I havent included it in my initial test batches since they were so small, yes using within one day, and it didnt want to waste it if I hadn’t gotten the initial lather part right.

I understand that honey is expensive, but cheap ingredients/formula is not my main goal here. If the high levels of sugar in the honey is honestly what is killing my foam or adding to the squeaky clean feeling (w/ higher surfactant %’s), than I will try lowering it, but if it is not I would love some other suggestions. Honey is a main focus ingredient in my line, which is why the percentage is so high. Thank you.

[aliciakj71]

Hello,

My name is Alicia. I studied Nutrition at SFSU and am currently studying to become an Herbalist. I have very acne prone sensitive skin and learned very early on after various eczema/rash breakouts and multiple visits to a dermatologist, that I cannot use most of the conventional or “natural” products out their.

Being someone who is obsessed with research I have spent the last 2-3 years researching skincare ingredients and skin physiology and currently make most of my own skincare and makeup, with the major exception of sunscreen (im not stupid). In the past year, I decided to finally create my own Skincare and Wellness brand focusing on simplicity and “clean” effective ingredients. I am currently still in the formulating stage and wanted to join this discussion group to learn more about formulating and possibly share some of the mistakes I have made along the way.