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Smooth Shave Lotion

BB-1071

This silky lotion conditions and preps the skin for a comfortable and close shave. It is gentle on sensitive skin and delivers slip and easy glide for the ideal shaving experience. The skin is left moisturized and soft, eliminating the need for an after-shave product.

Ingredients

ItemTrade NameIngredient (INCI)(w/w)%
1AminoSensyl™ SC*Brassica Alcohol (and) Brassicyl Valinate Esylate (and) Brassica Glycerides9.00
2LexFeel® WOW*Triheptanoin (and) C13-16 Isoparaffin4.00
3LexFeel® N100 MB*Diheptyl Succinate (and) Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer4.00
4Jojoba OilOrganic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil2.00
5Deionized WaterWater75.40
6GlycerinGlycerin3.00
7Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB*Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glycerin1.00
8Calcium GluconateCalcium Gluconate1.30
9Orange OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil0.15
10Oil, Euc/Spearmint BBW TypeFragrance0.15

* Inolex Products

Processing Procedure

  1. Combine Items 1 – 4 and heat to 80 °C.
  2. Combine Items 5 – 8 (main batch) and propeller mix until Calcium Gluconate is dispersed. Heat to 80 °C.
  3. Add Items 1 – 4 to main batch and propeller mix at medium speed.
  4. At 70 °C, homogenize at 3500 rpm for 3 minutes.
  5. Transfer to slow – medium anchor mixing.
  6. At 55 °C, add Items 9 – 10 to main batch.
  7. Stop mixing at 45 °C – 50 °C and allow to cool to room temperature.

Physical Properties

pH @ 25 °C = 3.50 – 4.50

Viscosity @ 25 °C (Brookfield DV1MRV; Spindle T-C @ 10 rpm) = 48,000 – 57,000 cps

Stability

45 ºC (8 weeks), 50 °C (8 weeks), F/T (3 cycles)

Testing

Preservative Efficacy Testing: EP-A, EP-B, PCPC, USP

Ingredient Function

LexFeel® WOW:Fast spreading, light and dry sensory emollient.

Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB:Natural preservation system. Protects formulation against yeast, mold, and bacteria. See challenge testing results.

AminoSensyl™ SC: 100% natural, sensory emulsification skin care system. This novel cationic amino lipid creates rich textures and applies smoothly to wet skin, creating a close shave and conditioned after-feel.

LexFeel® N100 MB: Non-greasy, non-tacky dimethicone-like sensory emollient. It imparts a smooth glide, perfect for shaving. LexFeel N100 MB also provides a skin barrier which helps to retain moisture.

Natural Origin Content

ISO 16128, includes water: 99.85%

USDA Certified Biobased Product: 100%