SG 004
BRIGHTENING FACIAL CLEANSER
The Brightening Facial Cleanser is made with AHA acid and provides a gentle, non-abrasive exfoliation that removes dead skin cells resulting in an even complexion. The cleanser leaves a soft and smooth feel on the skin after application.
Appearance
Clear gel
pH
4.3 – 4.7
Viscosity**
4500 – 5500 cP
Stability
Passed 3 months @ 40°C, 1 month @ 50°C
Benefits
FORMULATION
- Helps to remove dark spots
- Does not strip natural oils from the skin
- Helps create an even skin tone
- Stimulates skin cell renewal
Suppliers
SNF; Symrise; Zschimmer & Schwarz; Verdant; Lincoln; Sensient
Suppliers: 1 SNF; 2 Symrise; 3 Zschimmer & Schwarz; 4 Verdant; 5 Lincoln; 6 Sensient
- 1 SNF
- 2 Symrise
- 3 Zschimmer & Schwarz
- 4 Verdant
- 5 Lincoln
- 6 Sensient
Process
- Under agitation, add AHA to the water.
- Add all the ingredients one-at-a-time and mix.
- In separate beaker, premix fragrance with solubilizer and add to the batch.
- Adjust the pH to 4.5.
Properties*
- Appearance: Clear gel
- pH: 4.3 – 4.7
- Viscosity**: 4500 – 5500 cP
- Stability: Passed 3 months @ 40°C, 1 month @ 50°C
- *Measured after 24 hours
- ** Brookfield RVT, 20 rpm, spindle 4
Formula composition
| Trade name | INCI (EU) | Function | Wt. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deionized Water | Aqua | Solvent | 78.50 |
| AHA acides de fruits | Aqua, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract | Active | 2.00 |
| FLOCARE™ SK 425 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Rheology modifier | 2.00 |
| Food color Ponceau 4R 80% (0.10% aqueous solution) | Aqua, C.I. 16255 | Color | 0.15 |
| Amphotensid B4/ CONC-I | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Amphoteric surfactant | 8.90 |
| Miranol Ultra C32 | Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | Amphoteric surfactant | 3.15 |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant | 3.00 |
| Lincoserve WpH-LO | Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative | 0.80 |
| Solubilisant LRI | PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Water | Solubilizer | 1.00 |
| Pamplemousse rose | Parfum | Fragrance | 0.50 |
| Sodium Hydroxide (10% aqueous solution) | Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjuster | qs for pH 4.50 |
Note: Sufficient preservative system required. SNF doesn’t guarantee microbiological stability.