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- Mint Glide – Creamy Menthol Shaving Butter with Coco Betaine
Mint Glide – Creamy Menthol Shaving Butter with Coco Betaine
A rich, gently foaming shaving cream with aloe vera, shea butter and panthenol
Ingredients for 100 g
Phase A
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48.7 g chamomile hydrosol or distilled water – 48.7%
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15 g aloe vera juice – 15%
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3 g glycerin – 3%
Phase B
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8 g sweet almond oil – 8%
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6 g shea butter – 6%
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5 g Montanov 68 – 5%
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2 g cetyl alcohol – 2%
Phase C
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8 g Coco Betaine – 8%
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2 g D-panthenol 75% – 2%
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1 g 1,3-propanediol – 1%
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0.5 g menthol crystals – 0.5%
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0.6 g Cosgard – 0.6%
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0.2 g vitamin E – 0.2%
Total: 100 g / 100%
Target pH: 5.3–5.6
Method
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Thoroughly clean and disinfect all equipment and packaging.
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Combine the hydrosol or distilled water, aloe vera juice and glycerin.
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In a separate container, combine the sweet almond oil, shea butter, Montanov 68 and cetyl alcohol.
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Heat both phases separately to approximately 70–75°C.
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Add the oil phase to the water phase and homogenise for 2–4 minutes.
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Separately dissolve the menthol crystals in 1,3-propanediol.
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Below approximately 40°C, add the panthenol, dissolved menthol, Cosgard and vitamin E.
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Add Coco Betaine last and stir slowly to avoid creating excessive foam during production.
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Measure the pH and adjust to approximately 5.3–5.6 if necessary.
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As the cream begins to thicken, briefly whip it if a softer, airier texture is desired.
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Transfer into a clean jar or soft tube.
Use
Wet the skin thoroughly with warm water.
Apply a small amount and massage gently over the shaving area. A light creamy lather will develop when the formula is worked onto wet skin.
Shave as usual and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Avoid the eye area, mucous membranes and damaged or significantly irritated skin.
Why Coco Betaine?
Coco Betaine is a mild amphoteric surfactant that helps:
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create gentle foam,
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improve rinse-off,
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reduce the heavy feel of the oil phase,
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give the formula a more traditional shaving-cream character.
At 8%, the goal is not strong cleansing but soft creamy lather and improved shaving performance.
Packaging
A wide jar works well for a whipped, airy presentation.
For more hygienic and practical everyday use, a soft squeeze tube is the better choice.
Properties
Mint Glide is a rich but easily rinsed shaving cream that develops a gentle creamy lather on wet skin, provides good razor glide and leaves a fresh menthol sensation.
