Exfoliating Citrus Body Wash
This Body Wash has AOS (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate) and Coco Betain as the surfactants which has a lot of foam and bubbles. This makes it a luxurious body wash. It also has lactic acid as mild exfoliator ...
This Body Wash has AOS (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate) and Coco Betain as the surfactants which has a lot of foam and bubbles. This makes it a luxurious body wash. It also has lactic acid as mild exfoliator and pH adjuster. Jojoba beads would be a physical exfoliator.
Ingredients Required:
Phase A:
AOS 25%
Coco Betain 20%
Phase B:
Xanthan Gum 0.5%
Glycerin 10%
Water 38.3%
Phase C:
Lactic acid 1.2%
Orange extract 0.2%
Aloe Vera extract 0.2%
Orange essential oil 1.2%
Salt 1%
Jojoba beads 1%
Equipment required:
100ml glass beakers
Stirring rods or Spatula
Double Boiler
Tottle bottle or Pump bottle
Weighing scale (that measures upto 0.01g)
Cups to measure ingredients
Procedure:
- Add Xanthan gum in glycerin and hydrate.
- Pour water in the hydrated xanthan gum.
- Add surfactants AOS and Coco betain.
- Heat it on double boiler for 5 minutes so that gum dissolves properly
- Add Phase C ingredients once it comes to room temperature.
- Pour it in tottle bottle.
Substitutions:
- Xanthan gum can be replaced with HEC.
- Essential oils and extract can be of your choice.
- You could use other exfoliating ingredients.
- SLES can be used in place of AOS.
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Formulation Technical Q&As & Scale-Up Guide
What is the recommended pH target for Exfoliating Citrus Body Wash?
For stable cosmetic performance, the ideal pH is between 5.0 and 5.5 for barrier and brightening serums, or 5.5 to 6.5 for hair vitality and rinse-off washes. Always test and adjust using a calibrated digital pH meter or high-accuracy test strips.
Which broad-spectrum preservative is recommended for this water-containing recipe?
Any aqueous cosmetic formulation requires broad-spectrum preservation against bacteria, yeast, and mold. We recommend 0.5%–1.0% Phenoxyethanol + Ethylhexylglycerin (Ases Preserve PHEHG) or Liquid Germall Plus, incorporated during the cool-down phase below 45°C.
What is the expected shelf life of this finished formulation?
When prepared under sanitized studio conditions with distilled water and an approved broad-spectrum preservative at proper pH, the typical shelf life is 12 to 18 months stored in airtight pump bottles below 25°C.
Can this formulation recipe be scaled up for commercial batch manufacturing?
Yes. All formulation percentages are calibrated to 100% batch weight. To scale from a 100g test sample to a 10kg or 50kg production run, multiply each ingredient weight proportionally while maintaining temperature controls and high-shear blending.
Source Professional Ingredients for This Formulation
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