Here is an anhydrous body butter formulation!
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Updated: Oct 4, 2023
The PH scale is from 0-14
0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline.
Ph is dependant on the concentration of Hydrogen (H+) or Hydronium Ions (H3O+)
Skin has a PH of around 5.5. Most personal care products fall in the range of 5.3 - 5.8 and rarely up to 7 (neutral) EXCEPTIONS do apply and we will get into some of them later on and also learn to make PH buffer solutions!
Rarely is a formula made and finished at just the right temperature, this leave us to adjust the PH accordingly.
PH on a logarithmic scale.
Anhydrous products have no PH.
Updated: Oct 4, 2023
ANIONIC- Anionic substances are negaitively charged. Anionic substances are always anionic, whether they be a surfactant, humectant, gum or emulsifier. Anionic and cationic substances are usually not capatible with one another, although a few exceptions do occur. Anionic substances are great cleansing agents but should not be used for conditioning products.
NON- IONIC- Non ionic substances do not carry charges and are unaffected by charges.
CATIONIC- Cationic substances have a positive charge. Cationic substances are not normally compatable with anionic substances (some exceptions occur). Cationics are great for hair care products!
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