How to choose surfactants for cosmetic formulas
- you can't just swap one cosmetic surfactant for another?
- different types of cosmetic surfactants can have a big impact on foaming and cleansing performance?
- how to tell if a surfactant is truly all natural (and when it is partially synthetic?)
- which combinations of surfactants give the best mildness, foaming and cleansing results?
- how much of each surfactant should be used to give the best results and performance?
Choosing the right cosmetic surfactant combination is essential for:
- foaming and cleansing performance
- suitable mildness
- viscosity of the finished product
- where it will be used: hair, face body or hands
- who will be using it: children or adults
Learn how to pick and choose between 30+ readily available cosmetic surfactants and solubilisers. This workshop guides you on the pros and cons, recommended inputs, combinations and cosmetic formulation needs of each.
Make confident surfactant selections for cosmetic formulas - enrol now!
Start Date: Can be started at any time.
Duration: Approx. 2 hours including research activities + unlimited workshop access
Assessment: None.
Course Type: On-Line Workshops.
Note: This workshop is self-training, so won’t include trainer support if you have further questions.
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HOW TO CHOOSE COSMETIC SURFACTANT WORKSHOP - WHAT YOU GET:
- Unlimited access to detailed lecture guidance
- Summary table for 30+ different cosmetic surfactants and solubilisers
- Includes natural surfactant choices to create natural shampoo, body wash and cleansing formulas
Do you want to select cosmetic surfactants with confidence? Find out, from the experts:
- a detailed review of 30+ different cosmetic surfactants and cosmetic solubilisers
- how to combine different surfactant ingredients for the best cosmetic formula results
- how cosmetic surfactant performance differs
- which surfactants work best in which cosmetic formulation types
- how much of each surfactant should be used in a cosmetic formula for best results
- cosmetic formulation issues or restrictions with certain surfactants
- how to check INCI, trade names and active content of cosmetic surfactants
- how to make good surfactant selections specific to your cosmetic formulas
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This workshop is designed for home-crafters with basic formulation knowledge.
If you have never formulated before, please start with our Beginners Cosmetic Science workshop series or
If you are looking for professional training, please study our Certificate in Advanced Hair Formulations, Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science or for the most comprehensive training, please study our Diploma of Personal Care Formulation.