In this formulation for a weightless lotion, featured emulsifiers include Colonial Monolaurin MB and Cola^®Lipid ST for their dual-benefits of emolliency and skin-conditioning so you can get soft, smooth skin without a heavy cream. This moisturizer works great as a lightweight body lotion in the summer months or as a face cream year-round.

Formulation

Order	INCI Name	Trade Name	Percent	Function
,,,,,,,,,	Water,Glycerin,Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate,Glyceryl Laurate,Stearamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate,Dimethicone,Caprylic-Capric Triglycerides,Cetyl Alcohol,Fragrance,Preservative	Water,Glycerin,Dissolvine® GL-47-S ¹,Colonial Monolaurin MB,Cola®Lipid ST,Xiameter PMX-200 100 cSt ²,Jarchem™ MCT M-5 ³,Lanette O ⁴,Fragrance,Preservative	qs to 100.00,5.00,0.20,3.00,2.50,2.50,1.25,2.00,0.15,qs	,,,,,,,,,

Procedure

1. In primary vessel, combine phase A ingredients and heat to 65 – 70°C.
2. In a separate vessel, combine phase B ingredients and heat to 65 – 70°C.
3. Once both phases are at temperature and uniform, slowly add phase B to phase A.
4. Briefly homogenize, then cool to 45 – 50°C.
5. Add remaining phase C ingredients.
6. Use additional homogenization if necessary to achieve desired viscosity.

Properties

Appearance: Opaque
pH: 6.0 – 7.0
Viscosity: 25,000 – 35,000 cP

Suppliers

¹AkzoNobel, ²Dow, ³Jarchem Innovative Ingredients, ⁴BASF