Formulations

Silky-Soothe Shave Bar

(Formula #106-02J)

Meadowfoam Shave Bar

Why we love it:

The ultra-clean, natural ingredients in this shave bar create the perfect amount of lather for a smooth glide without clogging the razor. It’s gentle and fragrance-free with skin-barrier improving and conditioning properties, making it great for use on the face or body. The water-wise, travel-friendly bar format requires minimal packaging.

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Formulation highlights:

Meadowfoam Seed Oil/Meadowfoam Seed Oil XPR* gives the formulation a luxurious, velvety texture and improves the formulation’s oxidative stability. Daikon Seed Extract improves skin barrier function while imparting a silky, silicone-like feel. Bisabolol is a potent antioxidant that protects skin against irritation from shaving.
Ingredient INCI NAME Trade Name %
Phase A
Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol 1 10.00
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol Incroquat Behenyl TMS 2 44.25
Behenyl Alcohol (and) Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Kostol Natural E 3 3.00
Raphanus Sativus (Daikon) Seed Extract Daikon Seed Extract 4 8.00
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil Meadowfoam Seed Oil XPR* 4 11.00
Shea Butter Shea Butter, Refined 5 8.00
Murumuru Butter Murumuru Butter 1 4.00
Phase B
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Metaupon KMT 30 MB 6 5.00
Water Water 5.00
Phase C
Natural Bisabolol Bisabolol 1 1.00
Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol 1 0.75
*Meadowfoam Seed Oil and Meadowfoam Seed Oil XPR can be used interchangeably in this formulation.

Suggested Usage: Apply bar to wet skin to create a light, conditioning lather. Shave as usual and rinse.

Suppliers: 1 Tri-K; 2 Colonial Chemical; 3 Evonik; 4 Natural Plant Products; 5Bulk Apothecary

Procedure: Heat Phase A to 75-80°C while mixing with propellor. Separately heat Phase B to 75-80°C. Add B to A and continue to mix while cooling to 50°C, add phase C. Fill molds at 50°C.

Stability: One month at 45°C.

The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. This suggested formulation is only a representative formulation and is not a commercialized product. NPP believes that the formulation and data on which this formulation is based are reliable, but it has not been subjected to extensive testing for performance, efficacy, or safety. Before commercializing, you should thoroughly test the formulation or any variation of it (as well as the raw materials, including any NPP product used) to determine its performance, efficacy, and safety. Further, you will be responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of the final product and its ingredients.

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