Universal moisturising cream
Formula: 42016 Difficulty level: medium Shelf life: min 3 months Optimal pH: 6.5

Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 100 g
A Jojoba Oil 7 7 g
A Murumuru Butter 5 5 g
A Coco-Silicone 6 6 g
A Bella Emulsifier 5 5 g
A Cetyl alcohol 2 2 g
A Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate 0.2 0.2 g
B Vegetable Glycerin 4 4 g
B Xanthan Gum 0.3 0.3 g
B Pure / distilled water 69 69 g
C Vitamin E 0.5 0.5 g
C Fresh Marine natural fragrance oil 0.4 0.4 g
C Cosgard 0.6 0.6 g

1. Premix the glycerin with the xanthan gum, add the mixture to the Phase B water, and stir vigorously.

2. Heat Phase A and Phase B ingredients separately up to 70°C in heat-resistant beakers using a water bath. Once both phases have reached the target temperature, remove from heat.

3. Add the Phase A mixture into Phase B while mixing, and continue mixing until fully homogenized.

4. Place the beaker in a vessel with cold water and mix until a smooth, shiny, and uniform emulsion forms.

5. When the composition has cooled down below 40°C, add Phase C ingredients and mix thoroughly until homogeneous.

6. Transfer the resulting cream into the designated container. The final consistency will stabilize by the following day.

The formula combines hydrating, nourishing, and emollient ingredients. Featuring a lightweight texture, the cream is suitable for both facial and body care, as well as an aftershave.
Another fragrance oil of choice can be used. Shea or cupuaçu butter can be substituted for murumuru butter.

Reviews

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Ellemental
18 Nov 2024
Hello Iuliana, The pH value of the product is decisive in several aspects. The effect on facial skin and the effectiveness of the preservative in the pH range in which it can exert its effect.
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Iuliana B.
17 Nov 2024
Hello! Does it affect the cream if I don't measure the pH?
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Cornelia P.
01 Mar 2023
Thank you so much! :) Have a good day!
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Ellemental N.
01 Mar 2023
Hello Cornelia, Yes, replacement is possible.
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Cornelia P.
28 Feb 2023
Hello! Is it possible to replace Cosgard with Fragard? Thanks in advance for your answer!
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Ellemental
19 Mar 2022
Hello! It can be removed, but you can use lipophilic starch as a substitute. All the best!
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Valentina M.
18 Mar 2022
Hello, can you remove the rice powder from the recipe or replace it with something else? Thank you!
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Erdelics H.
28 Jan 2019
Yes, that's why I asked, so that I can find out what is important from all the descriptions :)
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Ellemental
28 Jan 2019
Dear Hajnalka, you will find a detailed description of both products in the datasheets on our website. Have a nice day!
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Erdelics H.
27 Jan 2019
Dear Elemental! What is the difference between cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol? Where do we use one and the other? Thank you for your reply.
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Ellemental
17 Jan 2019
Monica, the water and oil cannot be mixed without the help of an emulsifier, and so you will not get a cream. We suggest that you turn to the creams in our recipe, which are tried and tested formulas with high chances of success even for beginners.
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Monica
16 Jan 2019
Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes, it is beeswax. Instead of it, could I use shea, mango or cocoa butter and add cosgard at the end?
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Ellemental
16 Jan 2019
Hello, Monica. The preservative is mandatory for creams that also contain water; without the preservative, the preparation can be used for up to a week. We don't know what kind of wax you have chosen, but if it is beeswax, keep in mind that it is difficult to obtain a stable emulsion and is not the optimal choice for an oily complexion.
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Monica
16 Jan 2019
Hello, I would like to make a moisturizer for oily skin containing 50 ml jojoba oil, 20 ml rose water, 10 gr wax, 2 capsules of vitamin e, 3-4 drops of essential oil. My question is if vitamin e is sufficient for preservation (and what validity do you think this formulation would have) or should I add cosgard, considering that there is also rose water in the composition. Thank you!
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Ellemental
10 Dec 2018
Hello! For home-made cosmetics, the shelf life starts from the date of preparation.
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Mira A.
08 Dec 2018
Good evening! I would like to know the shelf life is from when it is prepared 3 months or from when the container is first opened. Thanks for your reply!
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Liliana
16 May 2018
Thank you for your reply and especially for the wonderful recipes and products. All the best
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Ellemental
16 May 2018
Hello. You can make the substitutions for the rosemary water and jojoba oil without any problems. As for the rest of the suggested changes, they are fine in principle, we suggest not increasing the total percentage of phase C. Good luck!
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Liliana
15 May 2018
Hello, on this recipe can I replace the rosemary water with imortella water, and replace the jojoba oil with argan and almond? I want to leave out vegetable silicone , vege silicone, licorice extract, bisabolol and rice powder. I want to add hyaluronic acid and collagen.
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Ellemental
14 May 2018
Hello. In principle yes, you can make the proposed modification, we suggest to increase to 0.2% xanthan gum safety.