Tube-Dispensed Hand Cream

This recipe is taken from Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulas, Volume 8, the classic compendium of Ernest Flick. This cream leaves a silky texture on the skin, thanks to dimethicone and isopropyl myristate, while propylene glycol absorbs more moisture. Dimethicone is an anti-whitening agent that protects the skin against the harmful rays of the sun.

Ingredients:                                      Weight (%):

Phase A:

Dimethicone [SF96 (1000)]                  2.5%

Isopropyl myristate                            2%

Stearic acid                                       7%

Lanolin                                             0.5%

Emulsifying wax NF                            4%

Sorbitan Oleate                                 0.5%

Polysorbate 60                                  2.5%

Phase B:           

Propylene glycol                                7%

Deionized water                                66%

Magnesium aluminum silicate              8%

(5% aqueous dispersion)

Phase C:

Fragrance                                          q.s.

Preservative                                      q.s.

Procedure:

Mix magnesium aluminum silicate for 20 minutes using a homogenizer. Add water, and then blend using a propeller mixer. Heat to 70°C. Add propylene glycol then continue mixing for 5 minutes. In a separate beaker, mix all phase A ingredients. Then, bring to heat until it reaches 70°C. Combine mixtures
of phases A and B, and beat with a mixer for 10 minutes while maintaining temperature to 70°C. Cool mixture to 40°C before adding ingredients of phase C. Blend well before putting into tubes.

Glycol

Glycol is used in food colorings, soft drinks, cake mixes, salad dressing, popcorn, fat-free ice cream and sour cream. It also protects food from freezing and helps as a preservative.

USP Propylene Glycol is approved for use in direct food applications. Labeling a product or a substance as USP implies that it conforms to all the legal requirements of the FDA and that it was produced in accordance with the principles outlined in FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  

Chemicals direct provides USP Propylene Glycol in 1, 5, and 55 gallon containers.

Glycol Propylene

Glycol Propylene is a colorless, odorless, and a viscous liquid that is derived from natural gas and the bio diesel market. Glycol Propylene is completely safe when used properly. USP Propylene Glycol is used in food flavorings, cake mixes, salad dressings, popcorn, soft drinks, popcorn, ice cream and sour cream. It also protects food from freezing and helps as a preservative. Applications include: toiletries, lotions, creams, baby wipes, shampoos, lubricants, antiperspirants, cosmetics, lipstick, cleaners, room deodorizers, sanitizers and non-toxic antifreezes, soap making and as a carrier in fragrance oils.