15 Jan 2025
Personal hygiene recipes
Author: Ellemental
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Energising Menthol & Basil Shower Gel
Formula: 40122 Difficulty level: beginner Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: 5.5-6.0

Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 250 gr
A Lauryl Surfactant 10 25 gr
A Basil Tropical essential oil 0,2 0,5 gr
A Cajeput essential oil 0,4 1 gr
B Menthol crystals 0,3 0,75 gr
B Gentle Base surfactant 40 100 gr
B Coco-betain surfactant 3 7,5 gr
C Glycerin 7 17,5 gr
C Cosmetic pigment oxide 15 Blue 0,03 0,07 gr
C Distilled water 38,47 96,2 gr
D Cosgard 0,6 1,5 gr
E Lactic acid as required for pH 5.5-6.0

1. Mix the ingredients in phase A thoroughly.

2. Add phase B ingredients to phase A one at a time, mixing well after each until you have a homogeneous solution. The menthol crystals will dissolve completely by the next day.

3. Pre-mix the glycerine with the pigment, then mix with water. Add the solution gradually over phase A+B and mix slowly, avoiding over foaming.

4. Add phase D ingredient, homogenise.

5. Measure the pH value and adjust with lactic acid to 5.5-6.0

6. Transfer the obtained gel into the dedicated vial.

An invigorating shower gel that refreshes and energises the senses. It is especially pleasant in the warm season

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Ellemental A.
24 Oct 2022
Hello! You can't get a shower oil with this surfactant, we have tried it in various variations. It tolerates an addition of no more than 3-4% oils, but even then it thins and becomes less foamy. Perhaps try it on a small test quantity.
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Nadia M.
23 Oct 2022
Hello! Since I have too much consistent tenside in stock, I was thinking of capitalizing on it somehow, to use it in a shower oil, along with oils and glycerin( I really want a moisturizer too). Do you think this is possible and what would be the optimal percentage of tenside in such a preparation? Thank you very much!
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Ellemental A.
10 Oct 2022
Hello! It can be substituted, we recommend a dosage of about 6% by subtracting the water accordingly.
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Irina D.
10 Oct 2022
Hello, is it possible to replace coconut tenside with sparkling tenside? Thank you very much
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Ellemental
08 Apr 2019
Hello! Longer shelf life can be achieved if the product is prepared under GMP laboratory conditions.
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Alexandra A.
06 Apr 2019
How can we increase the expiration date of this or any other product?
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Ellemental
25 Feb 2019
Hello! The consistent tenside can be used in leave-on products, it is a very good choice. The optimal dosage is about 2-3%, this way there is no need to rinse the skin.
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Sat S.
23 Feb 2019
Hello! I would like to ask you if tenside consistency can be used in leave-on products such as a micellar water, a cleanser . Em I have already tested these leave-on products , it doesn't sting the eyes to the cleanser and it seems that they are very well tolarate the skin. Do you still need to pancake this tenside? Thanks!
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Ellemental
10 Dec 2018
You can use 1% citrus or lavender essential oil in liquid soap for toddlers.
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Oana A.
07 Dec 2018
I used 3% red mandarin essential oil, but it failed to cover the specific odor. Would the 1% dosage be suitable for 3 year olds as well? Thank you!
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Ellemental
05 Dec 2018
Hello. For the liquid soap base we can recommend lavender essential oil, eucalyptus citronate or citrus essential oils, in a dosage of about 1% or so.
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Oana A.
05 Dec 2018
Hello! I see head you use mild lavender base in many recipes but natural liquid soap base I can't find it in the recipes. Can you tell me how it can improve especially the specific odor at what amount of essential oil or perfuming disappears? Thank you in advance!
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Geanina
27 Mar 2018
Thanks a lot!
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Ellemental
27 Mar 2018
Hello. Glycerin has a density of about 1.2, the information can be found in the product sheet on the website. For calculation use this example: 1 ml = 1.2 gr
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Geanina
27 Mar 2018
Hello. How do I convert glycerin from gr to ml? Thanks!
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Ellemental
11 Nov 2016
Of course, Ioana, you can use a floral water of your choice instead of plain water.
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Ioana
11 Nov 2016
Can still mineral water be replaced with floral water? Thanks,...
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Carmen
25 Aug 2016
Thanks a lot, I will try it like that. And thanks both for the wonderful recipes and for the prompt and precise directions.
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Ellemental
24 Aug 2016
It can be used, the dosage of water in the recipe must be adjusted, bearing in mind that powdered coconut tenside is 3 times more concentrated than liquid. Thus, use 9.6% liquid coconut surfide in phase B and 31.44% plain water in phase A.
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Carmen
23 Aug 2016
Is it possible to use liquid coconut temsida? Thank you.
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