This Sulfate-Free Exfoliating Gel with SIPERNAT® 2200 PC has spherical exfoliating particles combined with a mild sulfate-free texture.
The formulation features SIPERNAT® 2200 PC which is a micro-granular silica with spherical particles, low fines content and high absorption capacity. It is the eco-friendly solution for the replacement of polyethylene beads in exfoliating skin care formulations like shower gels and body cleansers.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | % |
| 1 |
Water |
a.d. 100 | |
|
Acrylates copolymer |
7.0 | ||
| 2 | Sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate, disodium 2- sulfolaurate | 14.0 | |
| Decyl glucoside | 5.0 | ||
| 3 | Aqua, sodium hydroxide | q.s | |
| 4 | Cocamidopropyl betaine | 8.0 | |
| Coco betaine | 2.0 | ||
| 5 | Preservative | q.s. | |
| Fragrance | q.s. | ||
| 6 | SIPERNAT® 2200 PC | Hydrated silica | 4.0 |
Procedure for Sulfate-Free Exfoliating Gel with SIPERNAT® 2200 PC
- Add the acrylates copolymer to the water while stirring
- Add phase 2 while stirring
- Neutralize with sodium hydroxide to pH 6.5 and continue gentle stirring for a futher 10 minutes
- Add all ingredients of phase 4, 5 and 6 while gentle stirring
- Check pH and if necessary adjust to 6.0 – 6.5 to improve transparency
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Formulation No. RO 4/7, 1707N3.05
