How to Use AccessMILD Blend-30V in Your Formulations
Understanding AccessMILD Blend-30V
Think of this ingredient as the engine of your cleansing product—it’s what creates the foam and does the cleaning. AccessMILD Blend-30V is a concentrated blend of three different types of cleansers, known in formulation as “surfactants.” We’ve pre-mixed them for you, so you get professional results without the complicated guesswork.
The magic is in the blend. It combines two gentle anionic surfactants (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) with an amphoteric surfactant (Cocamidopropyl Betaine). For the chemistry-minded, the amphoteric surfactant helps reduce the irritation potential of the primary cleansers while boosting the creaminess and stability of the foam. The result is a product that cleans effectively but is incredibly gentle on the skin and hair.
This is a sulfate-free system. Many consumers prefer to avoid sulfates (like SLS and SLES) because they can be harsh and stripping. AccessMILD Blend-30V allows you to create high-performing, desirable products that meet the “sulfate-free” clean beauty standard.
Formulation Tips
Using this blend is straightforward. A typical usage rate is between 10% for a very gentle facial cleanser and up to 40% for a high-foaming shampoo or body wash. As a beginner, a great starting point for a shampoo is around 25–30%.
To use it, simply add the blend to your water phase. You can gently heat the mixture (to around 40–50°C / 104–122°F) to help dissolve other ingredients like thickeners or conditioning agents. The final product will be thin, so you’ll need to add a thickener to get that classic gel texture. Good choices include natural gums like Xanthan Gum or polymer thickeners like Carbomer.
This blend performs best in formulas with a final pH between 5.0 and 7.0, which is the ideal range for skin- and hair-friendly products. You can adjust the pH at the end of your formulation process using citric acid (to lower it) or a sodium hydroxide solution (to raise it).
Key Formulation Benefits:
- Sulfate-Free & Gentle: Formulate products that are extremely mild and non-irritating, perfect for sensitive skin, color-treated hair, and even baby products.
- Rich, Creamy Lather: Optimized to produce a dense, luxurious, and stable lather that consumers love—without harsh sulfates.
- Easy to Use for All Levels: A pre-optimized blend that takes the complexity out of building a balanced surfactant system.
- Naturally Derived & Biodegradable: Made from vegetable sources like coconut and natural amino acids to align with clean and eco-friendly formulating goals.
- Excellent Versatility: Ideal for gentle shampoos, daily facial cleansers, luxurious body washes, and hand soaps.
- Great Skin & Hair Feel: Cleans effectively without the “squeaky,” stripped feeling—leaves skin comfortable and hair conditioned.