LAB - Expt. 7

body lotion

Cosmetic product designed for the purpose of moisturizing and nourishing the skin. It is a topical skincare solution typically formulated with a combination of water, oils, and other beneficial ingredients

Distilled Water

• It provides hydration and contributes to the lightweight consistency that absorbs quickly into the skin.

• Serves as the primary liquid phase in lotions

• Diluent

Honey

• Humectant

• Adds moisturizing properties and can soothe dry or irritated skin.

Shea Butter

• Is an emollient and occlusive agent.

• It forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing water loss and maintaining skin softness

Sunflower oil/ Rose Oil

moisturizes the skin, improves its barrier function, and helps maintain skin elasticity

Beeswax

• Acts as a co-emulsifier and thickener

• It helps stabilize the emulsion (the mixture of oil and water) and gives the lotion a creamy consistency

• Contributes to the overall texture and stability of the product.

Glycerin

• Is a humectant that attracts water from the environment and binds it to the skin

• Keeps the skin moisturized and prevents dryness

Lavender Oil

• Provides fragrance and has soothing properties

• adds a pleasant scent and may have mild skin benefits.

skin lotion

pseudo-stable mixture of oils and water

oils

used to provide moisturization to skin

skin proteins

lotions interact with _____ and immediately soothe dry feeling hands

occlusive agents

_____ in the lotion prevent water from leaving the skin which helps build moisture in the surface.

Occlusive agents

create a barrier that blocks water from escaping the skin

Humectants

ingredients that attract water, are also added to lotions.

Glycerin

most commonly used humectant

Emollients

Added to improve the feel of the lotion on the skin. Can reduce the tackiness and greasiness caused by the other moisturizing ingredients

emulsifiers

skin lotions must also contain ____ that can help combine the oil materials with the water

• Glyceryl Stearate

• Stearic Acid

commonly used emulsifiers

thickeners

help keep the formula stable and make it more appealing to use

5.0 - 5.5

pH specifications of body lotion

15,000 - 20,000 cps

viscosity specifications of body lotion