This Face Cream with AEROSIL® R 974 is a water-in-oil Pickering emulsion.

The formulation features AEROSIL® R 974 which is a moderately hydrophobic treated fumed silica that is efficient in the thickening and thixotropy of low and non-polar emollients. This ingredient is commonly used in w/o pickering emulsions and also aids in the anti-settling of particles in liquid formulations

Phase Trade Name INCI Name %
A   Mineral Oil 26.00
   

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

 10.00
    Isohexadecane 6.00
    Cetearyl ethylhexanoate 4.00
    Hydrogenated castor oil 0.5
    Tocopheryl acetate 0.5
B AEROSIL® R 974 Silica dimethyl silylate 3.00
C   Water 37.5
    Glycerin 10.0
    Preservative q.s.
D   Hydrated silica 2.00

Procedure for Face Cream with AEROSIL® R 974

  1. Combine all ingredients of phase 3 in a beaker and homogenize.
  2. Combine all ingredients of phase 1 into a beaker add AEROSIL® R 974. After the silica is wet by the oils homogenize the mixture.
  3. Add water phase 3 dropwise into phase 1/2 while moderate stirring.
  4. Add phase 4 and homogenize with moderate speed.

Pretty girl applying moisturizing cream in front of mirror

 

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Formulation No. LO 1/6