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November 4, 2020 at 10:01 pm in reply to: Liquid handwash formulation

I would suggest a chelant as well. Depending on the quality of your water you are using. Also, is the color fading or shifting? You are using essential oils as well that can change over time.

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November 4, 2020 at 9:28 pm in reply to: Ingredients to Impart Dry Skin Feel to Creams/Lotions?

There are lighter, drier feeling esters that work well. Finsolv TN is a nice one.

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November 4, 2020 at 9:26 pm in reply to: Surfactants for AHA cleanser

Pureact WS Conc-Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate would be a perfect surfactant for this type of application.

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February 28, 2018 at 12:53 pm in reply to: How to keep salicylic acid from crystallizing out of my gel peel?

You could try Finsolv EMG-20 or one of the other benzoic esters.

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May 9, 2017 at 2:35 pm in reply to: Turning a body butter into a shaving cream

Possibly try Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate.

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May 9, 2017 at 2:31 pm in reply to: Structured surfactant use in products

You can try using the Iselux SLC blend from Innospec. You can produce a nice product with upwards of 20% oils.

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May 31, 2016 at 7:07 pm in reply to: Salicylic Acid crystallization

Sorry Mark. I just saw your post

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May 31, 2016 at 7:07 pm in reply to: Salicylic Acid crystallization

Finsolv EMG-20 works well to dissolve Sal acid.

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April 20, 2016 at 3:08 pm in reply to: Differences in Glucosides

You will get the most foam out of Decyl Glucoside. It is also the easiest to use. It remains liquid at RT.
You will get some viscosity build for Lauryl Glucoside. It is more of a challenge to work with at times because it can become a thicker paste over time.
I have had good luck making a nice product using Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glucosides and CAPB.

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February 23, 2016 at 10:05 pm in reply to: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate solubilization problem

Sorry, Puareact I 78C comes in a noodle not some.

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February 23, 2016 at 10:04 pm in reply to: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate solubilization problem

Is there a reason that you are using SCI/Stearic Acid combo?

Try using just SCI. Pureact I 78 C is SCI that some in a nice, small noodle shape that will melt at 50-60C.

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November 2, 2015 at 12:07 pm in reply to: Shampoo Formula

What is your pH? It sounds like you are at the top of your salt curve.

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September 22, 2015 at 8:49 pm in reply to: salt thickening sulphate-free

The Iselux SFS does contain CAPB. The viscosity can be thickened by 2 ways. You can add salt or you can add additional betaine.

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July 22, 2015 at 6:26 pm in reply to: SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

I prefer not to work with the powder unless you have to just because of dusting. I have used used the paste versions more often. I use Pureact WS (24% active) or Pureact WS Conc (30% active).

This material will give a a dense creamy lather.

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July 22, 2015 at 6:21 pm in reply to: No salt Shampoo Cocoamidemea solubility issues

I have been using glyceryl monostearate as well for pearlizing. I was a bit suprised with the result.

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July 21, 2015 at 10:42 am in reply to: Issues with Colour Stability in Body Wash

This preservative combination will actually turn a clear system (no color) yellow over time. I have seen this time and again. If you can, I would try a different preservative system.

Also, I have seen where suppliers will “bleach” their SLS so that the material itself has less color.

If this bleach is not removed, it can remove your colorants as well.