Shower Foam (Sulfate-Free)
No. 2088
This formulation is designed with mild, plant-based ingredients to produce a light, airy lather that effectively cleanses and quickly rinses. Featured cleansers include ultra-mild Suga®Citrate L1C and high-foam Suga®Det LSDG MB. Also included is moisturizing Cola®Moist BE 200 MB and conditioning booster Poly Suga®Quat TM-8610P to leave skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| 1 | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | Carrier |
| 2 | Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | Jaguar® C 162¹ | 0.20 | Conditioning |
| 3 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid 50% | 0.50 | pH adjuster |
| 4 | Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate | Suga®Citrate L1C | 10.0 | Ultra-mild cleansing |
| 5 | Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Decyl Glucoside | Suga®Det LSDG MB | 15.0 | Foam boosting, viscosity control |
| 6 | Polyquaternium 77 | Poly Suga®Quat TM-8610P | 6.0 | Conditioning aid |
| 7 | Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride | Cola®Moist BE 200 MB | 3.0 | Moisturizing |
| 8 | Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer | Poly Suga®Mulse D9 MB | 1.0 | Fragrance solubilization |
| 9 | Fragrance | Lavender 40/42 Oil² | 0.30 | Fragrance |
| 10 | Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate | Euxyl®K712³ | 1.0 | Preservative |
Procedure
- Combine ingredients 1 – 2. Mix until well dispersed.
- Add ingredient 3. Mix for 30 minutes or until completely hydrated.
- Add ingredients 4 – 7 in order. Mix until uniform.
- Add ingredients 8 – 9. Mix until clear, heating to 40 – 45◦C if necessary.
- Add ingredient 10.
- If necessary, make final pH adjustments with citric acid or sodium hydroxide.
Properties
Appearance: Clear Liquid
pH: 5.0 – 5.5
Viscosity: < 50 cP
Surfactant Solids: 13.0 – 14.0%
Suppliers
¹Solvay, ²Orchida Fragrances, ³Schülke & Mayr
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Request SampleThis formulation is intended for use as a generic starting formula and may be modified as needed. This formulation is for developmental use only. Not intended for resale.