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Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:January 17, 2021
Post category:face and body cleanser Shampoo
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SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) is a commonly used anionic, sulfate-free surfactant, loved by syndet makers for it's mildness and creamy lather. However, due to its poor water solubility it is…

Sulfate-Free Surfactants

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:April 1, 2020
Post category:face and body cleanser Shampoo
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I love this handy chart from Innospec's presentation: "Formulating High Performance Sulfate-Free Cleansing Products". ⁣⁣As you can see, surfactants have a working pH range. Some surfactants can hydrolyze at a…

Shampoo, Shower Gel, Face Wash – Calculator

Post author:Making Skincare
Post published:February 10, 2018
Post category:face and body cleanser Shampoo

Shampoo, body wash, and facial cleansers all work the same way: they contain water and cleansing ingredients called surfactants. Surfactants help remove dirt and oil. These formulas usually contain at…