Lotion Base Organic
Description
Lotion Base Organic – Pre-made Emulsion for Skin Care
Lotion Base Organic is a ready-to-use emulsion (O/W type), formulated with plant-derived ingredients and certified organic. Enriched with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients, it is a natural, unfragranced cream base that only requires the addition of essential oils or active ingredients to formulate a lightweight, customized skin care or aromatherapy cream.
It is used for the rapid preparation of personalized face and body creams. Its composition allows for the incorporation of water-soluble and oil-soluble active ingredients, additional oils, fragrances, and essential oils without requiring traditional hot-process emulsification steps or complex laboratory equipment.
Ingredients (INCI): Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Aqua, Cocos Nucifera Oil*, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil*, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid.
* = certified organic ingredient
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: Semi-fluid emulsion, white color, with a characteristic slightly sour odor.
- Cosmetic function: Base for facial and body creams, emollient, moisturizer.
- Additive capacity: Allows the addition of ingredients in a cumulative proportion of up to 5%.
Applications
- Hydrating day and night face creams tailored to different skin types.
- Body or hand care lotions, moisturizing creams, and milks.
- Specific eye contour creams (by adding targeted active ingredients).
- Bases for facial or body massage products, massage creams with essential oils for aromatherapy.
Formulation and Customization Guide
Incorporating additional ingredients into the lotion base must be carried out while respecting the stability limits of the emulsion:
- Procedure: The base does not require heating. Addition of active ingredients, essential oils, or fragrances is done at room temperature. Introduce ingredients gradually under slow, continuous stirring with a spatula until the mixture is completely homogenized. Aqueous and oily ingredients, powders, granules, and pigments can all be added.
- Addition limits: Ingredients can generally be added in a total dosage of 1-5%, and in some cases up to 10%; the optimal percentage depends on the type and solubility of the ingredients. To prevent liquefaction of the emulsion, do not add more than 2% - 3% vegetable oils. An excessive amount of additives can lead to phase separation and weakening of the preservative system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is it still necessary to add a preservative if I introduce ingredients into the base?
The preservative system in the base is robust enough to protect the final product with an addition of up to 10% supplementary ingredients.
Why did the cream liquefy or separate after I added ingredients?
A decrease in viscosity or phase separation occurs due to destabilization of the emulsion. This phenomenon happens either when the maximum lipid loading capacity has been exceeded or when active ingredients with high ionic strength (electrolytes or concentrated salts) have been introduced. Testing additive compatibility on small test batches is recommended.
Safety in Use and Storage
Precautions: For external cosmetic use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes; in case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Storage: Store in a closed container, in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight, and at controlled temperatures between 15°C and 25°C.
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