Nourish your skin with this Shower Gel for Sensitive Skin! This clear formulation is also sulphate-free and betaine-free!
BergaSoft SCI 80 is a sulphate-free and mild surfactant that gently cleanses the skin. BergaSoft DG 50 and BergaSoft LG 50 are both nonionic surfactants that aid in creating an abundant and luxurious foam.
| Phase | Ingredient | INCI | %w/w |
| A | Demineralized Water | Aqua | Up to 100.00 |
| Acrylates Copolymer | 5.00 | ||
| NaOH (25%) | Sodium Hydroxide | 1.50 | |
| BergaSoft SCI 80 | Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | 2.00 | |
| BergaSoft LG 50 | Lauryl Glucoside | 3.00 | |
| BergaSoft DG 50 | Decyl Glucoside | 6.00 | |
| PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate | 3.00 | ||
| Cocamide MEA | Cocamide MEA | 1.00 | |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | 1.00 | |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate | 1.00 | ||
| B | Citric Acid | Citric Acid | pH adjustment |
| Preservative/Fragrance | q.s. |
Procedure
- Weigh the acrylates copolymer and water together. Neutralize with NaOH up to a pH of ~ 7.
- Add the surfactants and heat Phase A to 70°C – 75°C while gently stirring.
- Adjust the pH by addition of citric acid.
- After cooling down to room temperature, add the preservative and fragrance as wished.
Specifications for Shower Gel for Sensitive Skin
pH: 6.8
Viscosity: 2,800 cps
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