FORMULATE A BLUE CLEANSING BAR
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ABOUT THE FORMULA
I posted last week on Instagram that I wanted to bring you some sample formulations for zero waste/ solid bar products. (Jan 2022)
Zero waste does not have to be solid bar formulas, but my focus will be on these this week since there are so many products we can make in this category.
Today, I am making a solid facial cleansing bar using Serbian blue clay and blue yarrow. I chose this theme because it is, Blue Monday. Eeek.
The formula has the staple ingredients: SCI powder ( a must-have in solid cleansers), lipids of various kinds, and antioxidants. I chose Serbian blue clay for this theme, and because blue tansy is everywhere, I decided to go for blue yarrow essential oil instead :). It is fantastic for irritated skin, eczema. In a way, it is quite similar to German chamomile. I used Tegosoft PC31, a refatting agent, to help make the bar a bit milder, and it will provide an improved, nicer skin feel.
HOW TO USE
Use on wet/ damp skin. Wet your hand and swirl the bar around in your hands just like you would a soap bar. Apply it on your skin, and massage it well to remove all grime and dirt. Rinse well with water and use your favourite toner and moisturiser after.
POSSIBLE SOURCES
This is where I purchased my ingredients:
THE FORMULA
| Phases | Ingredient | Function | %w/w |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | SCI powder (surfactant) | Surfactant | 25.0 |
| A | Cetearyl alcohol | Structural | 25.0 |
| A | Apricot oil | Emollient | 15.0 |
| A | Jojoba oil | Emollient | 15.0 |
| A | Shea butter | Emollient | 5.0 |
| A | Glycerin | Humectant | 5.0 |
| A | TEGOSOFT® PC 31- Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate (superfatting) | Refatting agent | 6.4 |
| A | Serbian blue clay | Clay / absorbent | 2.0 |
| B | Tocopherol | Antioxidant | 1.0 |
| B | Lavender essential oil | Fragrance | 0.20 |
| B | Pink grapefruit essential oil | Fragrance | 0.20 |
| B | Blue yarrow essential oil | Fragrance | 0.10 |
| B | Cedarwood essential oil | Fragrance | 0.10 |
Method:
Blend Phase A ingredients and heat till liquid (around 75-80°C).
When molten, remove from heat and stir until it is around 70°C.
Add Phase B ingredients one by one and stir very well.
While still runny (above 60°C), fill up the mould you choose and leave the bar to set.
- Vary your oils and butter to suit your theme.
- Choose your own essential oils.
- If the cleanser solidifies too fast, just place it back on the heat and melt it gently again.
