This Make-Up Remover is a water-in-oil Pickering emulsion featuring AEROSIL® R 974 for particle stabilized emulsions. It leaves a fresh skin feel.

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 %
1   Mineral oil 30.0
   

Ethylhexyl palmitate

 23.5
2 AEROSIL® R 974

Silica dimethyl silylate

 5.00
3   Water to 100
    Sodium laureth sulfate 9.90
    Cocamidopropyl betaine 7.80
    Glycerin 3.00
    Sodium chloride 0.50
    Preservative q.s.

Procedure for Make-Up Remover 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 into phase 1/2 while moderate stirring.
  4. Homogenize with moderate speed.

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