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Formula: Baby Bubble Bath

Written by Bill McClure | Jun 30, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Formulators and brand managers, use Itaconix's formula to create high-performance plant-based Baby Bubble Bath.

Description: Mild sulfate-free bubble bath for babies with Itaconix® SF 505 for skin softness, conditioning and creamy foam.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Function wt%
DI water Diluent 47.7%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine surfactant Mild surfactant for cleansing and foam 22.0%
Sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate surfactant Mild surfactant for cleansing and foam 17.0 %
Itaconix® SF 505 Skin conditioner and foam enhancer  5.0%
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate surfactant Mild surfactant for cleansing and foam 5.0%
Glycerin Humectant 2.0%
Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate Preservative 1.0%
Fragrance Add scent to the product 0.3%
Citric acid pH adjuster q.s.

 

Directions:

  • Add water to clean vessel with mixing and start heating to 113°F (45°C)
  • Add Itaconix® SF 505 slowly while mixing until completely dissolved
  • Add sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate while mixing
  • Add cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine while mixing
  • Add disosodium lauryl sulfosuccinate while mixing
  • Add glycerin while mixing
  • Add preservative while mixing
  • Add fragrance while mixing
  • Cool liquid to below 104°F (45°C) and adjust pH to 5.5 while mixing

Plant-Based Content: 55-90% based on ingredient selection

Product Properties:

  • Appearance: Clear slightly yellow liquid
  • pH: 5.5
  • Viscosity: 500 cP

Usage: Use daily as needed

Potential Label Claims:

  • Improve skin feel with natural conditioning
  • Increase foam height, strength and stability for dense, creamy lather
  • Gain desired foam performance with less surfactant
  • Reach target viscosity with less added salt
  • Reduce surfactant concentration and added salt for formulations
  • Gentler on skin and hair
  • Increase sustainability of formulations