FACE CREAM
1950'S FORMULA
|
Ingredient |
% w/w |
|
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed |
20.0 |
|
Potassium Hydroxide (90% min) |
1.0 |
|
Glycerin |
5 |
|
Beeswax |
2.0 |
|
Sodium Hydroxide (98% min) |
0.13 |
|
Water |
71.8 |
|
Preservative (Formalin) |
0.07 |
|
Perfume |
q.s. |
Procedure
- Melt Stearic Acid and beeswax in a s/steel or glass bowl (A)
- Seperately dissolve KOH, Glycerine and NaOH in Water and heat to 85°C (B)
- Slowly add B to A with continuous stirring.
- When all the water has been added and keep warm until reaction has ceased.
- Allow to cool with slow stirring.
- When below 40° add preservative and fragrance and mix in well.
- Allow to cool fully and give a final stir to consolidate the cream
- Pack off.
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