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FIRM & SMOOTH – Active Body Gel-Cream
Lightweight gel-cream with ivy extract and a fresh herbal aroma
FIRM & SMOOTH is a lightweight body gel-cream for regular massage and cosmetic care of the thighs, hips, buttocks and other body areas.
The water-soluble ivy extract in your current range is specifically intended for water-based body gels, creams and lotions and may be used at up to 50%, making 20% a reasonable level for this formula.
Montanov 68 at 5% sits comfortably within its recommended 4–6% range and provides a silky O/W emulsion.
Ingredients for 100 g
Phase A
- 59.45 g rosemary hydrosol
- 2 g glycerin
- 0.25 g xanthan gum
Phase B
- 12 g fractionated coconut oil
- 5 g Montanov 68
Phase C
- 20 g water-soluble ivy extract
- 0.8 g Cosgard
- 0.15 g rosemary essential oil
- 0.10 g grapefruit essential oil
- 0.10 g juniper essential oil
- 0.075 g geranium essential oil
- 0.075 g cypress essential oil
Total: 100 g
Method
Premix xanthan gum with glycerin and add to the rosemary hydrosol.
Heat Phase A and Phase B separately to approximately 70–75 °C.
Slowly add the oil phase to the water phase and homogenise thoroughly.
Below approximately 40 °C, add ivy extract, Cosgard and the essential oils.
Check the pH and adjust to approximately 5.5–6.0.
Transfer into clean, sanitised airless or pump packaging.
Use
Apply to selected body areas and massage in circular motions for several minutes.
Avoid damaged or irritated skin, the face and mucous membranes.
