Self Tanning Mousse - Making Cosmetics DIY Tutorial [UPDATED]

DIY self-tanning mousse. Colored Mousse for easy application. Gives a light to medium tan.
How to Use:
Shake before use. Exfoliate skin first, then pump and apply the light mousse onto skin and rub-in. Wait a few minutes until absorbed then dress. Color develops gradually, for a deeper color apply again the next day. Do not shower within 6h of application.
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Formula: www.makingcosme...
Phase A
Water (Aqua) (Diluent) 62.8%
Glycerin (Humectant) 3.0%
DeoConcentrate Personal Care (Deodorizer) 1.5%
72h Moisture (Humectant) 3%
Witch Hazel Extract (Botanical) 1.0%
Aloe Vera Extract 10x Concentrate (Botanical) 1.0%
Cucumber Extract (Botanical) 1.5%
Rhubarb Extract (Botanical) 1.5%
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) (Tanning Agent) 6.0%
Xanthan Gum (Thickener)
Phase B
Decyl Polyglucose (Surfactant) 4.0%
Coco Betaine (Surfactant) 2.0%
Lactic Acid (Acidulent) 0.1%
Citric Acid (Acidulent) 0.1%
Glyceryl Oleate (not shown in video) (Emulsifier) 0.5%
Benzyl Alcohol/DHA (Preservative) 0.8%
Phase C
Caramel (Colorant) 0.4%
D&C Red 40 (Colorant) 0.1%
Distilled Water (Diluent) 10.0%
Fragrance or your choice (Fragrance) 0.5%
Method:
Add ingredients in phase A, one by one into the mixing vessel. Blend after each ingredient.
Add phase B to phase A, one by one, stirring gently after each ingredient. Pre-disperse phase C (water and colorants). Test the shade. Add more d&c red 40 for a bronze color and more caramel for a walnut color. When desired color is achieved, add drop wise to the tanning solution and blend well. Add fragrance (optional).
Test pH. Ideal 3.5-4.5. Make adjustments if necessary. Then fill the tanning solution into a foamer pump bottle.
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[@Makingcosmetics]

Yes, you can add a color. I suggest one of these: www.makingcosmetics.com/Organic-Dry-Colors_c_35.html. But use only very little (e.g. 0.2-0.5%)

[@chrisr9764]

Glad you're making videos again.

[@Makingcosmetics]

Generally, surfactants (www.makingcosmetics.com/Surfactants-Soaps_c_74.html) are ingredients that make a formula foam. However, they cannot be added to just about any formula. Surfactants are detergents that need to be used in the right way and with the right co-ingredients.

[@LabInTheHouse]

nice

[@aisha75ful]

Pls please, can you made out door tanning

[@zozohno9074]

Instead of red40 could I possibly use beetroot powder?

[@Makingcosmetics]

You can add erythrulose (www.makingcosmetics.com/Erythrulose_p_282.html) if you want to. Add it to the water phase (e.g. 2-4%) and reduce the botanical extracts accordingly.

[@queenofhearts293]

Hello! I am going to be adding surfactant to a liquid, airbrush tanning solution- and placing the solution inside of a foaming pump. How much would you suggest to add and with exactly how much of the tanning solution? Thank you

[@ColleenDevlin-zj7pc]

Hi!! Did you ever figure this out? 😊

[@kierafelstead6504]

How do you make tanning oil? One that develops and doesn’t need to be washed off, and one that helps boost your tan when you’re sunbathing

[@Makingcosmetics]

Currently, we don't have a recipe available for that but we are working on it.

[@MIRAFAITHLALO]

with the ingredients and procedure, can i make blush mousse?

[@musichub5060]

Please suggest me which preservative is used to increase the life span of cosmetic product

[@L.Sabore]

Wow❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jignachhatbar3712]

No erythrulose?

[@gedharrison47]

Jigna Chhatbar I agree, gives it a much more natural and long-lasting colour

[@taylortunes2073]

I’m curious if there is a Making Cosmetics ready-made base that would work for simply adding the DHA, coloring agent, scent and erythrolose to have a final product

[@Makingcosmetics]

Hi Taylor, we do have a lot of different bases, but none of them are in relation to a tanning mousse formulation. You can find all bases here: www.makingcosmetics.com/bases.

[@taylortunes2073]

That’s great! Thank you for the thoughtful response! I am looking forward to making my first purchase.

[@ColleenDevlin-zj7pc]

@@taylortunes2073hi! Did you ever find a base for this? Thanks!😊

[@courtneynicholson308]

I have liquid self-tanner, what ingredient do I​ add to make it foam?

[@queenofhearts293]

Courtney Nicholson I am here to ask the same question! But it looks like we need the surfactant

[@greatdanejoe6849]

Hi, what PH meter would you recommend to use? Thank you

[@Makingcosmetics]

Hi there, we sell this PH meter here: www.makingcosmetics.com/EQP-PHST-01.html?lang=default.