Tick all the boxes with the sensitive skin care cream. Gentle enough for daily use, this cream reduces redness and soothes irritation whilst also hydrating and protecting skin.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI | % w/w |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | Aqua | 72.22 | |
| A | Salt PVD | Sodium Chloride | 0.05 |
| A | Potassium Hydroxide | Potassium Hydroxide | 0.027 |
| A | Glycerin | Glycerin | 7.65 |
| A | Oat COM USP | Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour | 2 |
| A | Varisoft TA 100 | Distearyldimonium Chloride | 4.75 |
| B | Oat Lipid e | Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil | 0.5 |
| B | Cetearyl Alcohol | Cetearyl Alcohol | 1.3 |
| B | Petroleum Jelly | Petrolatum | 4.55 |
| B | Xiameter 200-350cst | Dimethicone | 1.3 |
| B | Crodamol IPP | Isopropyl Palmitate | 4.25 |
| B | Shea Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii | 0.1 |
| B | Stearyl Alcohol | Stearyl Alcohol | 0.4 |
| B | Brij S20 | Steareth-20 | 0.1 |
| B | Myristic Acid | Myristic Acid | 0.1 |
| C | Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl Alcohol | 0.7 |
Method
- Add purified water to the main vessel.
- Apply high speed mechanical stirring and individually add and disperse the ingredients from Phase A, adding the Varisoft TA 100 last.
- Heat Phase A to 70°C.
- In a separate vessel mix the ingredients from Phase B.
- Heat and melt Phase B at 70°C.
- With both phases at 70°C, slowly add Phase B to Phase A and homogenise for 2-3 minutes until uniform.
- Cool to ambient temperature with constant mechanical stirring.
- Add Phase C with stirring until dispersed and uniform.
- Ensure pH is 4.5-5.1.