Clear Face Wash

By: TOM BRANNA

Editor

Ingredients

%

Phase A

Water
q.s. to 100

Propylene glycol
2.00

BioTerge AS-40 CG-P (Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate)
26.00

Stepan-Mild L3 (Lauryl lactyl lactate)
2.00

Phase B

Salicylic Acid
2.00

Phase C

Stepan PEG 6000 DS (PEG-150 Distearate)
1.50

Phase D

Sodium hydroxide 50% solution
q.s.

Sodium chloride
q.s.

Phase E

Preservative, dye and fragrance
q.s.

Procedure

In a vessel equipped with heating and agitation capabilities, charge water, propylene glycol and Bio-terge AS-40 CG-P. Start heating to 45-50°C with mixing. Add Stepan-mild L3 with agitation. Continue heating to 45-50°C. Mix until completely clear. Add salicylic acid with agitation. Mix until completely clear and everything is dissolved, while maintaining temeprature at 45-50°C. Add Stepan PEG 6000 DS with agitation. Mix until completely clear and everything is dissolved, while maintaining temperature at 45-50°C. Begin cooling to room temperature with agitation. Adjust pH with sodium hydroxide. Adjust viscosity with sodium chloride. Add preservatives, dye and fragrance if needed.