95% Biobased Foaming Face Wash (Sulfate-Free)
No. 2081
This highly biobased face wash is designed with gentle, non-drying ingredients and may be economically prepared with a cold-mix process. 
Featured ingredients include ultra-mild Suga®Citrate L1C, foam-boosting Suga®Det LSDG MB, and skin-conditioning Cola®Lipid C MB to effectively remove dirt and oil without stripping. To use, massage foam onto dry skin in a circular motion, then rinse clean.
Formulation
| Order | INCI Name | Trade Name | Percent | Function |
| 1 | Water | Water | qs to 100.00 | Diluent |
| 2 | Glycerin | Glycerin | 10.00 | Humectant |
| 3 | Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate | Suga®Citrate L1C | 20.00 | Ultra-mild primary anionic surfactant |
| 4 | Decyl Glucoside (and) Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate | Suga®Det LSDG MB | 8.00 | Foam-boosting agent |
| 5 | Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Cola®Lipid C MB | 2.00 | Skin Conditioning |
| 6 | Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate | Euxyl® K712 1 | 0.70 | Preservative |
| 7 | Fragrance | Sea Air & Lavender 2 | 0.10 | Fragrance |
| 8 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid 50% | qs to pH 5.0 – 5.5 | pH adjustment |
Procedure
- Combine ingredients 1 – 7 in order. Mix until clear and uniform.
- Adjust to pH 5.0 – 5.5 with ingredient 8 (~1.0%).
Properties
Appearance Clear Liquid
pH 5.0 – 5.5
Viscosity < 50 cP
Surfactant Solids 11.0 – 12.0%
Suppliers
1Schülke & Mayr, 2Orchidia Fragrances
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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.