Ingredients
Sodium Hydroxide Lye is a crucial part of hot and cold process soap making. When combined with a fat and water, the magic of saponification occurs and soap is created. Using the correct type and amount of lye is correct.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) is a mild surfactant, perfect for use in powdered bubble baths, shampoos, cleansing creams and bath bombs due to its excellent foam and viscosity building properties. It makes a great alternative to soap where sensitivity is a concern.Due to its large molecular size it will not penetrate the skin, or the mucous membranes, so it will not cause the skin irritation of the sulfates, making it an excellent choice for soaks, facial cleansers and any other gentle cleansing systems.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (AKA our Environmentally friendly glitter) is a fluorine substituted mineral composed of magnesium aluminum silicate sheets, weakly bound together by potassium. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used in a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products including bath products, eye makeup, lipstick, face makeup, as well as nail and skin care products. This is not the same as plastic and is fine for the fishes in the ocean.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) is a very mild surfactant and is designed to work effectively in hard water.
It is derived from coconut fatty acids and is fully biodegradable. SCI is gentle enough to use in products for babies and personal cleansers for sensitive areas such as eye-makeup removers.
SCI also leaves a silky skin feel whilst simultaneously exhibiting excellent lathering properties.
BTMS-25 comes as easy-to-use pellets which are derived from Rapeseed Oil. BTMS-25 can be used to emulsify lotions and scrubs but is most commonly used to make hair conditioners.
Due to the high proportion of conditioning agents in this product, it can be used in formulations for leave-on conditioning treatments as well as traditional rinse-off hair care.
INCI: Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol
BTMS-50 comes as easy-to-use pellets which are derived from Rapeseed Oil. BTMS-50 can be used to emulsify lotions and scrubs but is most commonly used to make hair conditioners.
Due to the high proportion of conditioning agents in this product, it can be used in formulations for leave-on conditioning treatments as well as traditional rinse-off hair care.
INCI: Benzyl alcohol & dehydroacetic acid
ECOCERT & COSMOS compliant, NaTrue certified, Soil Association approved.
Geogard 221 is a unique blend featuring dehydroacetic acid as the primary active ingredient.
Geogard 221 has global approval for virtually every personal care and cosmetic application. Tests comparing Geogard 221 versus parabens and paraben blends show higher efficacy across the board and substantially better performance in formulations with a lower pH.
Geogard® 221 preservative is fully compatible with a wide variety of formulations as well as most types of cationic, nonionic and anionic systems. Geogard® 221 can be used effectively over a wide pH range of 2 to 7 and can be added at both room and elevated temperatures. Enhanced compatibility allows for the addition of Geogard® 221 virtually anywhere in the manufacturing process.
It is permitted by Ecocert as a synthetic preservative in ecological and organic certified cosmetics.
Features/Benefits
* Global approval (including Japan)
* Broad-spectrum activity, bacterial/fungal control
* Excellent toxicity profile
* ECOCERT & COSMOS compliant, NaTrue certified, Soil Association approved permitted
INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol
Optiphen is an excellent choice for formulations that require a paraben and formaldehyde-free preservative system. Optiphen is a unique liquid preservative that consists of phenoxyethanol in an emollient base. The combination of these ingredients provides optimized protection against microbial growth from bacteria and yeast while imparting a pleasant feel to the finished product.Formulating Guidelines:
● Optiphen is suitable for anhydrous formulations and emulsions, such as creams, lotions, salves, body butters, and body scrubs.
● Optiphen is not heat sensitive and can be added directly to the formulation with heat. However, Optiphen can destabilize some emulsions so for most emulsions, we recommend that Optiphen be added during POST-emulsification at or below 37.7°C (100°F).
● There are no pH restrictions and it is compatible with most raw materials.
● Optiphen is not very water soluble and is therefor NOT recommended for all water products.Recommended Use Levels: 0.5% - 1.5%
This product is intended for external use only