Gentle 3-in-1 Glucoside Cleanser – 1L

Gentle 3-in-1 Glucoside Cleanser – 1L

A mild glucoside-based rinse-off cleanser suitable for the face, body and hair.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Distilled Water	q.s. to 1,000 g
Lauryl Glucoside	160 g
Coco Glucoside	150 g
Lamesoft PO 65	40 g
Glycerine	15 g
Hydrolysed Wheat Protein	5 g
Euxyl PE 9010	8 g
Fragrance Oil	0–2 g
20% Citric Acid Solution	q.s. to pH 5.0–5.5

Final batch size: 1,000 g

Preparing the 20% Citric Acid Solution

Mix:

• 20 g Citric Acid
• 80 g Distilled Water

Mix until completely dissolved.

You will have 100 g of 20% citric acid solution.

Store the unused solution in a clean, labelled container.

Method

1. Sanitise all equipment, utensils and your mixing container.
2. Add approximately 550–600 g of distilled water to the mixing container. Reserve the remaining water for final adjustment.
3. Add the glycerine and mix gently.
4. Add the Hydrolysed Wheat Protein and mix until evenly dispersed.
5. Slowly add the Lamesoft PO 65 and mix gently.
6. Add the Lauryl Glucoside slowly, stirring gently to minimise foaming.
7. Add the Coco Glucoside and mix gently until the mixture is uniform.
8. If using fragrance, add it and mix thoroughly. For facial use, a fragrance-free version is recommended.
9. Add the Euxyl PE 9010 and mix well.
10. Measure the pH.
11. Add the 20% Citric Acid Solution slowly and in small increments, mixing well between additions.
12. Continue adding the citric acid solution until the finished product reaches pH 5.0–5.5.
13. Add the remaining distilled water as required to bring the finished batch to exactly 1,000 g.
14. Mix gently without incorporating excessive air.
15. Allow the cleanser to stand for 12–24 hours to allow the foam to settle and the viscosity to develop.
16. Check the pH again and make a final adjustment if necessary.
17. Fill into clean, sanitised bottles.

How to Use

Face

Apply a small amount to damp skin, gently massage and rinse thoroughly. Avoid contact with the eyes.

Body

Apply to wet skin, lather gently and rinse thoroughly.

Hair

Apply to wet hair and scalp, massage gently and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if required.

Formulation Notes

Lamesoft PO 65 is Coco-Glucoside (and) Glyceryl Oleate. It is used in cleansing formulations to help enhance the skin’s lipid layer, improve mildness and contribute to viscosity.

Euxyl PE 9010 contains Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin and is recommended at 0.5–1.0%. The 8 g used in this 1,000 g formulation equals 0.8%.

For facial use, the fragrance-free version is preferable, particularly for sensitive skin.

This is a glucoside-based cleanser, not traditional soap. The finished pH should be maintained around 5.0–5.5.

Safety & Testing

• Follow good hygiene and sanitisation practices when making the product.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling raw materials.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Handle the citric acid solution carefully and avoid contact with the eyes and broken or irritated skin.
• Check and record the pH of every batch, targeting pH 5.0–5.5.
• If the finished product is intended for sale, appropriate safety assessment and testing must be completed before it is placed on the market.
• This should include appropriate stability testing, microbiological testing and preservative-efficacy/challenge testing of the finished formulation.
• If selling the product in South Africa, ensure that the finished cosmetic complies with the applicable cosmetic safety, documentation and labelling requirements.
• Keep appropriate batch records, formulation details and testing documentation.
• Always follow the supplier’s technical and safety information for each raw material used.