Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Clear Shaving Jelly

Smooth, easy, manageable – this shaving gel from Dow has it all! Glycerin moisturizes the skin while witch hazel and panthenol heal razor nicks. Daily morning shave has never been this good!

Ingredients:                                            Percent Weight:

Phase A

Carbomer                                           1.00

Phase B

Distilled water                                   30.00

Phase C

Triethanolamine                                 1.50

Distilled water                                   10.50

Phase D

Cocamidopropyl betaine                      8.00

Polysorbate 20                                  1.00

DMDM hydantoin                                0.20

PEG-12 dimethicone                           0.50

Phase E

Vegetable glycerin                             43.00

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginia)          0.30
extract

D-panthenol                                       0.50

Phase F

Water                                                q.s.
Vegetable glycerin                               q.s.

Phase G

Dow Corning® 9509                             2.00
silicone elastomer
(vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer)

Phase H

Fragrance                                            q.s.

Solubilizer                                           q.s.

Procedure:

Mix carbomer with water while heating to approximately 50°C. Remove from heat and add all phase C ingredients. Mix well. Add phase D ingredients, mixing after each addition. Follow with phase E. Measure refraction index and adjust to 1.4039 with phase F. Add phase G. Check the clarity of the mixture. Mix phase H in another bowl before adding to the batch. Put in a centrifuge. Pour into plastic tubes.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Natural Glow Make-Up with SPF

This featured foundation recipe adapted from Kobo contains titanium dioxide for sun protection. An emollient silicon base, together with glycerin and propylene glycol, provide moisture and hydration. Aside from its great coverage, this foundation glides smoothly and lasts for long hours. Perfect for outdoor photo shoots!

Ingredients:                                                                Percent Weight:

Phase A

SF1202 (cyclopentasiloxane)                                         13.45

SF1528 (cyclopentasiloxane and PEG/                             5.00
PPG-20/15 dimethicone)

MSS-500W (silica)                                                       3.00

SS4230 (cyclopentasiloxane and                                    2.50
trimethylsiloxysilicate)

SF1555 (bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone)                           0.63


SFE839 (cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone/                  0.50
vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer)

Phase B

CM3K40t4 (cyclopentasiloxane,                                      24.00   
titanium dioxide,PEG-10 dimethicone,
alumina, and methicone)

BTD-401 (titanium dioxide and                                       6.00       
isopropyl titanium triisostearate)

BYO-I2 [iron oxide (C.I. 77492) and isopropyl                   0.60
titanium triisostearate]

BRO-I2 [iron oxide (C.I. 77491) and isopropyl                   0.10
titanium triisostearate]

BBO-I2 [iron oxide (C.I. 77499) and isopropyl                   0.04
titanium triisostearate]

Phase C

Distilled water                                                              28.56

Propylene glycol                                                            7.83

Vegetable Glycerin 96%                                                 1.25

Sodium chloride (table salt)                                            0.63

Optiphen™ Plus (phenoxyethanol, methylparaben,             0.60
butylparaben, ethylparaben, and
propylparaben)

Ethyl alcohol                                                                 5.00                    

Procedure:

Combine all ingredients of phase A in an explosion-proof mixer and beat thoroughly for five minutes. Add all ingredients of phase B and beat for another five minutes. In another container, mix all phase C ingredients using propeller agitation until smooth. Add phase C to the main tank and mix for five minutes. Add the alcohol and beat for another five minutes or until mixture is  smooth. Pour into plastic tubes.

via: kobo products