"Hydrofeel" Basic Lotion
This simple moisturizing lotion with our "Hydrofeel" emulsifier is easy to make and can be used for both face and body. It applies with a wonderfully silky feel, feels light, yet is moisturizing.
Emulblend Hydrofeel and cetearyl alcohol create hydrosomes and a gel-emulsion structure that provides long-lasting hydration. Hydromollient strengthens the skin barrier and further extends the moisturizing effect of Emulblend Hydrofeel.
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ intermediate
Preparation time: ⏱ approx. 35 minutes
Ingredients in percent
|
A1
|
Propanediol Green | 8 |
| Xanthan Sense | 0.5 | |
|
A2
|
Distilled water | 64.3 |
| Citric acid solution | 0.2 | |
|
A3
|
Emulblend Hydrofeel | 4 |
| Cetearyl alcohol | 3 | |
|
B
|
Hydromollient | 5 |
| Squalane | 5 | |
| Lipoblend Ultralite | 5 | |
| Anti-Ox Emulsion | 1 | |
| C | Preblend Aqua | 2 |
| 100 % |
Instructions:
Weigh A1 and mix
Add A1 to A2 while stirring so that Xanthan Sense does not clump
Add A3 and stir in
Heat A to 80 degrees
Continue to maintain the temperature of A at 75 degrees for approx. 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
Weigh B and heat to 70 degrees
Add B to A and stir in slowly
Homogenize for 60 seconds (the hot fat phase is slowly homogenized in the process)
Cool to 45 degrees while stirring gently
Stir in the ingredients of C one after the other
Check the pH value and adjust to approx. 5.2 with a citric acid solution
TIP: You can use the base lotion either in a 100ml amber glass jar as facial care or in a 200ml pump dispenser as a body lotion.

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