A Rich and Caring Cholesterol Body Butter that contains ingredients to moisturize and re-enforce the natural skin barrier.
This formulation features TEGO Sterol KCS which is a skin-identical cholesterol derivative. Cholesterol and cholesterol derivatives are a major component of the extracellular lipid matrix through their function in the lamellar structure formation. These natural, bio-identical products stabilize emulsions and enhance penetration of active ingredients in the lipid matrix.
TEGO Care 450 MB is incorporated into the formulation to provide emulsion stabilization, moisturizing properties, and caring skin feel.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | % w/w |
| A | TEGO® Care 450 MB | Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | 3.0 |
| TEGIN® M Pellets MB | Glyceryl Stearate | 2.0 | |
| TEGO® Alkanol 1618 | Cetearyl Alcohol | 3.0 | |
| TEGOSOFT® CT | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | 4.0 | |
| TEGOSOFT® OER MB | Oleyl Erucate | 4.0 | |
| TEGOSOFT® CR | Cetyl Ricinoleate | 3.0 | |
| TEGOSOFT® MM | Myristyl Myristate | 1.0 | |
| Lipex Shea | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | 3.0 | |
| Lipovol A | Persea Gratissima (Avocado Oil) | 1.5 | |
| Sweet Almond Oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | 1.5 | |
| Phytocol | 0.5 | ||
| TEGO® Sterol KCS | Potassium Cholesterol Sulfate (proposed) | 0.1 | |
| Cholesterol Succinate | 0.1 | ||
| B | Water | Aqua | 57.4 |
| Glycerin | 5.0 | ||
| C | Verstatil® TBG MB | Triethyl Citrate; Glyceryl Caprylate; Benzoic Acid | 1.0 |
| D | Perfume | Fragrance/Parfum | q.s. |
| E | Lactic Acid, NaOH | pH 5.5 – 6.5 |
Procedure for Rich and Caring Cholesterol Body Butter
- Heat Phase A and B to 75°C.
- Add Phase B to Phase A without stirring*.
- Homogenize.
- Cool with gentle stirring.
- Add Phase C below 40°C.
- Homogenize again for a short time.
- Add Phase D and E.
- Adjust the pH to 5.5 – 6.5.
*Important: If Phase A must be charged into the vessel first, Phase B must be added without stirring.
Specifications
Appearance: white cream
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Formulation No. MM 433/1
