Rose Natural Mild Foaming Facewash
This face wash is sulphate free, natural and gentle. It is a fragrance free product with mild fragrance from rose water which makes it suitable for sensitive skin too. Decyl glucoside and Coco betain ...
This face wash is sulphate free, natural and gentle. It is a fragrance free product with mild fragrance from rose water which makes it suitable for sensitive skin too.
Decyl glucoside and Coco betain are gentle surfactants which make a smooth rich lather, easy to rinse off. Glycerin adds some humectant properties along with D Panthenol for moisturizing properties.
Chamomile and Rose extracts added are soothing for skin.
Sodium gluconate is a natural chelating agent. Generally chelating agents are added to increase foam and stabilise cosmetic formulations.
Ingredients required: 100g
Phase A:
Decyl Glucoside 10%
Coco betain 8%
Phase B:
Glycerin 5%
Distilled Water 23.15%
Rosewater 50%
Phase C:
D Panthenol 0.5%
Lactic acid 0.15%
Rose extract 1%
Sodium gluconate 0.2%
Equipment required:
100ml glass beakers
Stirring rods and Spatulas
Foaming Pump Bottle
Weighing scale (that measures upto 0.01g)
Cups to measure ingredients
Procedure:
- Measure Phase A ingredients in a beaker.
- Add Phase B ingredients slowly in Phase A without stirring much.
- If you stir vigorously, it will increase foam in the beaker. However foam will settle down in a day after pouring in bottle, so need not worry even if it has lot of foam and bubbles.
- Add Phase C ingredients and stir again.
- Pour into the foaming bottle.
Substitutions:
- Decyl glucoside can be substituted with Coco glucoside or Caprylyl/ Capryl glucoside, Coco betaine with Cocamidopropyl betaine , sodium gluconate with EDTA.
- Extracts can be of your choice.
- Combination of Potassium Sorbate 0.2% and Sodium Benzoate 1% can be used in place of Preservative Eco.
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Formulation Technical Q&As & Scale-Up Guide
What is the recommended pH target for Rose Natural Mild Foaming Facewash?
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
Ekora Bazaar supplies batch-tested raw ingredients, cosmetic bases, essential oils, and packaging containers with tiered wholesale pricing and ₹90 pan-India delivery.