“Soothing Berry“ clay mask
Kaolin-based formulation
consumer benefits
Skin purification, creamy feel
Applications
Skin care - face mask
Description
ImerCare® 04K, a very white kaolin, provides consistency. It absorbs sebum and impurities and is ideal for face masks.
Supplier
Imerys – developed by Aston UK distributor (Formula n°: ASTON LR137/06)
Typical Formulation ingredients
| Phase | INCI Name | Ingredients | Function | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Aqua | - | Solvent | QSP 100 |
| Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Tasmannia Lanceoiata Fruit Extract | Tazman Pepper AF (Southern Cross Botanicals) | Soothing Agent | 2.0 | |
| Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract (And) Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract (and) Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract | Wildberry Harvest (Southern Cross Botanicals) | Moisturising Agent | 2.0 | |
| A2 | Bentonite | Optigel CK-PC (BYK) | Thickener | 5.0 |
| A3 | Citric Acid | 20% in a water solution | pH Adjuster | 1.6 |
| B | Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin | Euxyl PE 9010 (Schülke & Mayr) | Preservative | 0.7 |
| Fragrance | - | Fragrance | 0.3 | |
| C | CI 77007 | Ultramarine Purple | Pigment | 0.7 |
| Kaolin | ImerCare® 04K (Imerys) | Impurities Absorbency Agent | 35.0 |
Procedure
- Combine A1, then add A2 and homogenise at high shear (8,000 RPM on a Silverson) for 10 minutes.
- Adjust pH to around 6.5 using A3.
- Add B and mix until homogenised.
- Add C and paddle stir until a homogeneous paste is formed.