This Make-Up Remover is a water-in-oil Pickering emulsion featuring AEROSIL® R 974 for particle stabilized emulsions. It leaves a fresh skin feel.
The formulation features AEROSIL® R 974 which is a moderately hydrophobic treated fumed silica that is efficient in the thickening and thixotropy of low and non-polar emollients. This ingredient is commonly used in w/o pickering emulsions and also aids in the anti settling of particles in liquid formulations
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | % |
| 1 | Mineral oil | 30.0 | |
|
Ethylhexyl palmitate |
23.5 | ||
| 2 | AEROSIL® R 974 |
Silica dimethyl silylate |
5.00 |
| 3 | Water | to 100 | |
| Sodium laureth sulfate | 9.90 | ||
| Cocamidopropyl betaine | 7.80 | ||
| Glycerin | 3.00 | ||
| Sodium chloride | 0.50 | ||
| Preservative | q.s. |
Procedure for Make-Up Remover with AEROSIL® R 974
- Combine all ingredients of phase 3 in a beaker and homogenize.
- Combine all ingredients of phase 1 into a beaker add AEROSIL® R 974. After the silica is wet by the oils homogenize the mixture.
- Add water phase 3 into phase 1/2 while moderate stirring.
- Homogenize with moderate speed.
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