VictoriaBee
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Also - I’m having trouble finding Peg-150 Stearate. Is the Peg-150 Distearate the same thing? Thank you.
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It looks like a cold process soap with clove and copaiba essential oils and turmeric powder. Do you know the percentages of those?
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Have you received the help you needed to create this soap? Seems like a simple soap to make.
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MarkBroussard said:@VictoriaBee:
There really is no need for you to switch from Leucidal Complete if it is working for you … if it is passing these PCT, it’s passing. If you do want to supplement it, you might consider adding Naticide (Parfum) from Singera.
Do you know where I can find Naticide? I only see it available on Amazon.
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MarkBroussard said:Leucidal / Leucidal Complete are highly formula dependent in their effectiveness, particularly against A. Brasilliensis. I’ve had Leucidal Complete fail on more products than it has passed and I only use it if the client absolutely insists … otherwise, I always advise against it as a main preservative.
The original LL actually worked for me for years without one problem. Probably because my formula contained only water and 2% hyaluronic acid. It wasn’t until I used some small bottles I ordered bulk from China that problems came. So I switched to LC and Haven’t had any issues.
Could you suggest a better, stronger natural preservative or something I might add to strengthen the LC?
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ngarayeva001 said:I am very glad that leucidal that provides poor protection from both gram positive and gram negative bacteria and no protection from mold worked great for you.
Natural antimicrobial products are similar to synthetic preservative systems in that they are effective against bacteria, however most natural antimicrobial products lack broad-spectrum effectiveness against bacteria and fungi, specifically yeast and mold. Leucidal® Liquid Complete uses a combination of peptide technology to deliver moisturizing and conditioning benefits as well as providing broad-spectrum activity to protect against bacteria, yeast, and mold in one product.
The original Leucidal Liquid did not work for me as mold formed. However, I was introduced to Leucidal Complete and haven’t had any more problems.
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Microformulation said:This is really an opportunity to explore newer and more advanced emulsifiers. Also, with that INCI name, it would prevent you from ethically saying that your product is “natural” under all standards. (Ethoxylated compounds).
You are right. Wow. I started making lotion 18 years ago and I haven’t researched or really advanced since then and wasn’t even aware of what was available out there. Apparently I can make lotion that is accepted as a natural formulation and sell it that way. I have a lot to learn. Thank you all SO much for sharing your expertise. I placed an order at MakingCosmetics for some ingredients to get started.
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This is us the preservative I use in my HA serum. It has worked great.
https://activemicrotechnologies.com/product/leucidal-liquid-complete/
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THANK YOU do far for all of the comments and suggestions. I will need to study all of this on my computer where I can see it all clearly and click on the links.
As for using sing the term “natural” I make CP soap that is scented 100% with essential oils. I consider these natural. I also make face oil blends that are preserved with rosemary extract. I consider these natural as well as my hyaluronic acid serum that is preserved with a radish/coconut fermentation.
I guess I am loosely using the term “natural” but seems to be what is considered natural generally online.
I never even even imagined I could formulate a natural lotion with all of the water content. And I don’t claim it to be natural. I am fine with a label that states 95 or 92% natural. I do like to give people the choice.
It it would be a dream to be able to claim that all my products are all natural. Not sure I could pull that off since I would like to carry my lotion ?
im in the company of experts . . am I right on this?
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I was hoping to formulate an emulsifying wax so I don’t end up like I am now again.
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I notice that Polawax has several different products. Is it possible I’m not getting the one I started with?
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Can you suggest a place to start? The majority of my products are 100% natural. Others are at least 95%.
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Hi! I have created and sold skin care, body care and soap for 17 years (on a very small scale) ? and more of, as my husband calls it . . a very expensive hobby ?. I’m looking forward to manufacturing and selling on a larger scale now that I have a shop and the space to do it. I’ve been learning a lot browsing the posts. Glad to be part of this community.
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I found this online:
Trade Name: PolawaxTM NF
PolawaxTM NF consists of four ingredients. These are
Cetearyl Alcohol
PEG-150 Stearate
Polysorbate 60
Steareth-20.