Glycolic Cleanser
Formula: 316582 Difficulty level: beginner Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: 4.3-4.8

Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 150 gr
A Pure / distilled water 50,4 75,6 gr
A Glycerin 5 7,5 gr
A Coco-betaine Surfactant 10 15 gr
B Peppermint water 25 37,5 gr
B Sodium lactate 3 4,5 gr
B Glycolic acid 4 6 gr
B Arginine 2 3 gr
C Cosgard 0,6 0,9 gr

1. In a heatproof beaker add the ingredients of phase A and heat on a water bath until the surfactant dissolves. Stir slowly in the meantime. When a homogenous solution has formed remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

2. To phase A add phase B ingredients one at a time, stirring well after each. Avoid excessive foaming.

3. Measure the pH and adjust as necessary with glycolic acid or arginine, for an optimal value of 4.3 - 4.8

4. Add phase C, stir and transfer the resulting solution to a foamer bottle.

Using a glycolic acid cleanser is a good way to introduce exfoliating acids into the routine because the contact time with the skin is shorter than with a serum or toner.

It gently exfoliates, deeply cleanses the skin and helps renew it. It is suitable for blemished, acne-prone, mature, dry skin. Use in the morning and evening, applied to the face in circular motions, then rinse off.

Reviews

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Ellemental
31 Jan 2024
Hello Katalin, A gel-type cleansing recipe formulated with xanthan gum would mean a complete reformulation of the recipe. Without testing we cannot recommend adding xanthan gum to the formula. Have a sunny day!
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Katalin K.
20 Jan 2024
Good evening!First of all I would like to thank you for the wonderful recipes!I would like to prepare this cleanser, but turn it into a cleansing gel, not a foam.How should I do it?Should I put xanthan gum before the cosgard? Thank you!
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Ionela T.
28 Sep 2023
Hello, I would like to purchase a water bath, can you give me more details about the water bath you use? Thank you in advance!
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Mihai M.
26 Jul 2023
hello I bought an essential oil of lavender and I did not really regasit aroma, specific odor is it possible to mess up the labeling, are made with neutral oils alestecuri alestecuri neutral oils, which was wrong recipe, has anyone ever experienced something like this?
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Ellemental
26 Jul 2023
Hello Cristina, Due to its similar properties, substitution is possible in this recipe. Have a nice day!
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Cristina M.
26 Jul 2023
Hello. I promised myself to replace peppermint hydrolate with rosemary. I guess that's okay, right?
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Ellemental
29 May 2023
Hi Nona, Arginine has a pH regulating role in this recipe. A similar substitute we cannot recommend.
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Nona D.
26 May 2023
Hello, could I replace Arginine with another ingredient in this formula.
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Ellemental N.
28 Mar 2023
Az SLSA tenzidet tudjuk helyettesíítésként ajánlani. Sok sikert!
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Sléder N.
15 Mar 2023
A coco-betain tenzid esetleg helyettesíthető más tenziddel?
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Ellemental N.
08 Mar 2023
Hello! You can increase the dosage of glycolic acid but the arginine needs to be increased as well to achieve an optimal pH. Without testing we can't tell you the percentage you need. You adjust the dosages to the water. Good luck!
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Estera E.
07 Mar 2023
Good evening! I want to eliminate glycerin because of comedogenic skin, what can I replace it with? Can I increase the glycol? Instead of floral water I want to make a macerate of amla with mimosa, how much preservative do I need then?
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Ellemental N.
19 Jan 2023
Kedves Nikolett, Hasonló tulajdonságainak köszönhetően, ebben a receptben a helyettesítés lehetséges. Szép napot!
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Sléder N.
17 Jan 2023
Üdv, érdeklődöm, hogy a Borsmenta virágvíz helyettesíthető-e Rozmaring virágvízzel. Köszönöm!
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Ellemental
24 Sep 2022
Hello! Increase the glycerin appropriately or use propanediol. Good luck!
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Elena m.
23 Sep 2022
Hello! What could I replace sodium lactate with? I have glycerin,sodium PCA,propanediol. Thank you very much!
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Nona D.
15 Sep 2022
Hello, and I prepared the recipe exactly the same, respecting the gr, without changes or substitutions and the ph is around 8.5
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Ellemental
01 Sep 2022
Hello! Coconut tenside is the same product as coco-betain tenside (new name).
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Irina D.
26 Aug 2022
Hello, what could I replace coco-betain tenside with? I have coconut tenside, or mild lavender tenside. Would either of the two work? Thank you very much for your reply
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Ellemental
19 Mar 2022
Hello! Of course, we also deliver to Germany.