Tanning Accelerator

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Tanning Accelerator
Ingredients
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  • Deionized water
  • q.s.
  • Methyl paraben
  • 0.15
  • Propyl paraben
  • 0.01
  • Glycerin
  • 3.50
  • Steareth-20
  • 0.40
  • Neobee M-5 Cosmetic
  • 10.00
  • Stepan GMS
  • 3.00
  • Stepan cetyl alcohol, NF
  • 2.00
  • Wecobee S
  • 2.50
  • Silicone 200 (350 cps)
  • 1.00
  • Preservative, fragrance, dye
  • q.s.
  • Dihydroxyacetone
  • 3.50

Procedure

Prepare water phase by adding water, methyl paraben and glycerin. Mix well. Heat to 160°F (71°C). Prepare oil phase by adding steareth-20, propyl paraben, Neobee M-5 Cosmetic, Stepan GMS, Stepan cetyl alcohol, NF and Wecobee S. Heat to 165°F (74°C). Add oil phase to the water phase. Increase agitation. Mix at 165°F (74°C) for 20-25 minutes. Start cooling to room temperature. At 110°F (43.3°C), add preservative, fragrance and dye, as desired. Premix dihydroxyacetone with water. Add at 95°F (35°C). Mix well. Adjust pH.

More Information

Stepan Company 22 W. Frontage Rd. Northfield, IL  60093
Tel: (847) 446-7500; Fax: (847) 501-2100; Website: www.stepan.com