Note: This is a professional formula. All of these ingredients are on our website
Hand creams are great! They can smell great and leave your skin feeling silky-smooth. If you have sensitive skin, store-bought lotions can make your skin worse. Creams that have moisturising and anti-ageing properties can be hard to get, and if you do happen to find them, they can be very expensive. You can make your own cream using this formula.
Ingredients
Phase % w/w input Ingredient
A 75.60 Water
B 5.00 Glycerin
B 0.30 Xanthan gum
C 1.00 Stearic acid
C 4.00 Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate
C 2.00 Avocado oil
C 10.00 Rosehip oil
D 1.00 Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
D 0.50 Lavender Essential Oil
D 0.60 Vitamin E Oil
Method
1. Measure out phase A.
2. Combine phase B to form a slurry. Add to phase A and stir through until a homogenous gel forms.
3. Heat phase A/B to 75⁰C. Combine phase C and heat to 75⁰C. Add phase C to phase A/B under high shear stirring and mix until a smooth, glossy, homogenous emulsion forms.
4. Allow mixture to cool under low shear stirring until <40⁰C. Add phase D and stir through under low shear until homogenous.
5. Allow to cool <25⁰C. Check/adjust final pH to 5 - 5.5. Product will need overnight to thicken fully, do not evaluate it on the day you make it. Cover and give a final stir the next day before pouring off.
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