The best kept secret just might be in your cupboard!
LuAnn emailed me asking for help formulating a face cleanser for mature skin. I decided on making a that is oil based then gently washed off. I chose this style because it is effective at cleansing the skin while still being gentle. This type of cleanser is designed to be rubbed gently into a damp face then rinsed off. Wow! Talk about simple and loving.
First I started with Olive Oil. Olive Oil is a relatively easy oil to get and is excellent at cleaning the skin while being incredible gentle. It is understandable why Olive Oil has been used in cosmetics for thousands of years!
Second, I used Coconut Oil Fractions. Coconut Oil Fractions is a light, silky oil. It helps reduce the heavy, greasy feel Olive Oil can sometimes contribute to a product.
Next, I used Sunflower Oil. Sunflower is another wonderful, light oil. It is also high in oleic acids. Just as it is good to ingest oleic acids, it is good to have them on the skin!
I also used Polysorbate 80. Polysorbate 80 is a mild emulsifier. It allows the cleanser to be rinsed off gently with no fuss. It will also create some mild bubbles when being worked into the skin with water.
Vitamin E Acetate also made its way into this formulation. Vitamin E Acetate has great antioxidant properties. It is great at fighting free radicals, which means it will help extend shelf life of your product. Isn’t that wonderful?
Even though we are not introducing any water to this product, it still is a good idea to add a preservative. Especially when we consider that this product is intended for the face. Please be safe and use a preservative.
Finally, I used Rosemary Oleoresin. It is another antioxidant. It also adds a mild, refreshing odor. Rosemary always makes me think clean. What about you?
| Ingredients Olive Oil Coconut Oil Fractions Sunflower Oil Polysorbate 80 Vitamin E Acetate LiquaPar Rosemary Oleoresin |
Equipment Scale Microwave Safe Container Spoons Pipettes |
Recipe:
| Recipe in Grams 50 grams Olive Oil 25 grams Coconut Oil Fractions 12.5 grams Sunflower Oil 10 grams Polysorbate 80 1 gram Vitamin E Acetate 1 gram LiquaPar 0.5 grams Rosemary Oleoresin |
Recipe in Ounces 1.76 oz Olive Oil 0.88 oz Coconut Oil Fractions 0.44 oz Sunflower Oil 0.35 oz Polysorbate 80 0.03 oz Vitamin E Acetate 0.03 oz LiquaPar 0.01 oz Rosemary Oleoresin |
Recipe in Percentages 50% Olive Oil 25% Coconut Oil Fractions 12.5% Sunflower Oil 10% Polysorbate 80 1% Vitamin E Acetate 1% LiquaPar 0.5% Rosemary Oleoresin |
Weigh everything into a mixing container. Mix well. Pour into bottles, label and enjoy!
I have everything to make this one and it sure sounds great! Thanks guys!!
Can you recommend a preservative to use that is paraben free that would work well with this recipe and a good percentage of usage. I would really love to try this,
Thank you
Margo
Margo, You can try Optiphen as the preservative. Cheers! Tina
I’ve been interested in trying oil cleansers, and I think I’ll start with this one!
Can you tell me what Polysorbate 80 is? Is it a ‘natural’ ingredient, and why does this formulation use an emulsifier if it’s all oils?
Thanks for all the great recipes you share!
~Kelly
Polysorbates are not considered natural even though they are naturally derived. The Polysorbates are emulsifiers and we added this one to help clean as well as mix with the water from the shower. We also have the recipe that doesn’t use an emulsifier. You can go either way, it will be personal preference when you decide which to make again.
Oh yes, and I have no LiquaPar… could I use Liquid Germall Plus?
I would not. The better option is Optiphen but if you are making for yourself you can omit the preservative and use it right away.