Why formulate a Shower Oil?
Hey, future skincare creator! Ready to explore the world of DIY with a luxurious oil-based shower gel?
Today, we’re going to create a popular cosmetic product—an oil shower gel that magically turns into an emulsion when applied the way the big beauty companies do it. This special formula not only cleans your skin but also nourishes it.
To make it, we’ll use a cosmetic ingredient called Lumorol K 5229, which helps with the transformation process, and a vegetable oil. I recommend sunflower oil since it’s affordable, and there’s no point in washing pricey oils down the drain!
This recipe is simple and beginner-friendly, so it’s tough to mess up. And even if you do, your skin will still thank you! Let’s jump in.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
- 42% Sweet Almond Oil – nourishing and gentle
- 20% Fractionated Coconut Oil – lightweight and absorbs quickly
- 35% LUMOROL K 5229 – water-free surfactant
- 2% fragrance – for scent
- 1% Vitamin E – moisturizing the skin
Tools:
- Digital scale
- glass beaker
- Whisk (stainless steel is best)
- bottle (with a flip-top cap)
- Labels
- Sanitizing solution (like 70% isopropyl alcohol)
Step 1: Prepare Your Space
Before you jump in, make sure your space is ready:
- Clear a spot in your kitchen. Trust me, you don’t want to knock over oils onto a cluttered counter—my floor still glistens from that mistake.
- Sanitize all your tools. There are no preservatives here, so cleanliness is key!
- Lay out your ingredients and tools so you’re not scrambling with oily hands later.
Step 2: Measure the Ingredients
Let’s get down to business:
- Measure out your ingredients in one beaker (for a 100g batch):
- 42g – Sweet Almond Oil
- 20g – Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 35g – LUMOROL K 5229
- 2g – fragrance – choose one you like, I chose watermelon even though we have already stepped into autumn
- 1g – vitamin E
Combine all the ingredients in a beaker or glass measuring cup and stir to combine. That’s it!
Step 3: Package and Store
Almost done!
- Package the formulation in a bottle with a cap that will not allow water to enter the bottle during use. I used a lid with a pump.
Step 4: How to Use Your Shower Oil
You did it! Now, here’s how to use your masterpiece:
- Massage the oil into wet skin with gentle massaging movements, lather and rinse thoroughly.
- It is suitable for everyday use.
- Due to its smooth and nourishing texture, it can be used on the skin and when shaving (legs, armpits, bikini area).
- After use, the skin is silky soft and enveloped in a pleasant and scent of your choice.
Another reason why you’ll love it? 2 in 1 shower oil has dual properties: it cleanses and moisturizes at the same time, which makes it ideal for dry skin.
And that’s it! You’ve made your shower oil. The best part? You can tweak and experiment as much as you want (keep it safe).
Remember, every expert started somewhere—probably slipping on spilled oil, just like the rest of us.
Now go forth and moisturize! May your skin be soft, your formulas stay stable, and your bathroom floor remains non-slip.
Happy formulating!
Kristina
