PFC-BZ505SC5

All-in-One Powder Surfactant Base for Gentle, Foaming Cleansers

INCI Name: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Mannitol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Volcanic Ash, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose

PFC-BZ505SC5 is a synergistic, all-in-one powder blend that lets you create luxurious powder-to-foam cleansers with ease. This expertly formulated base combines gentle, sulfate-free amino-acid surfactants with purifying volcanic ash. Simply add your own key actives and fragrances to this base to create sophisticated, water-activated facial cleansers and shampoos that transform into a creamy, rich lather upon contact with water.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Powder-to-Foam Facial Cleanser

Forms the base of a gentle daily cleanser that activates with water, lifting away impurities without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.
Exfoliating & Purifying Powder Cleanser

The included volcanic ash provides gentle physical exfoliation and oil absorption, perfect for creating cleansers for combination or oily skin types.
Water-Activated Shampoo Powder

Creates a unique, travel-friendly powder shampoo that effectively cleanses the hair and scalp, producing a rich, satisfying foam when water is added.
Anhydrous Body Cleansing Grains

Use as the foundation for a water-free body wash that polishes and cleanses the skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed.
Travel-Friendly Cleansing Products

The ideal base for solid, water-free travel products, eliminating the risk of spills and the need for preservatives.
Scalp Detox Treatment

Formulate a purifying powder scalp treatment that helps remove product buildup and excess sebum, promoting a clean and balanced scalp environment.

How to Use PFC-BZ505SC5 in Your Formulations

Understanding PFC-BZ505SC5

PFC-BZ505SC5 is your complete chassis for creating modern, water-activated powder cleansers and shampoos. Traditionally, building a powder cleanser requires sourcing and blending multiple lightweight, hard-to-handle powdered surfactants. This blend solves that by providing a perfectly balanced, all-in-one base that’s easy to scale and customize.

At its core, it features very mild, amino-acid-based surfactants (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate) that create a dense, creamy lather without the harshness associated with sulfates. Upon contact with water during use, the powder dissolves and transforms into a rich foam that effectively lifts impurities from skin and hair while maintaining a comfortable after-feel.

The blend also includes functional components: volcanic ash for gentle physical exfoliation and oil absorption, and sodium bicarbonate to support a pleasing sensory transition on activation. Carefully selected binders and flow aids ensure uniformity and easy processing, delivering a simple, elegant path into the growing waterless beauty category.

Formulation Tips

Use PFC-BZ505SC5 at 50–95% of your formula; the remaining 5–50% is your customization space for clays, botanical powders, exfoliants, and actives.

How to formulate:

Start with PFC-BZ505SC5 as your base.
Separately weigh and premix your other dry ingredients (e.g., kaolin, bentonite, botanical powders, powdered extracts, jojoba beads, oat flour).
Combine your custom dry blend with the base and mix thoroughly until uniform.
If adding fragrance or essential oil (typically 0.1–1%), add last and mix very well to avoid clumping and ensure even distribution.

Because the finished product is anhydrous, no preservative is required, making it ideal for “preservative-free” and travel-friendly formats.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Effortless Formulation: All-in-one powder surfactant base reduces sourcing and simplifies processing.
Gentle, Sulfate-Free Cleansing: Amino-acid surfactants deliver a creamy, luxurious lather without stripping.
Water-Activated & Preservative-Free: Anhydrous format aligns with waterless beauty, travel convenience, and clean labeling.
Built-in Exfoliation: Volcanic ash provides gentle physical exfoliation and helps absorb excess oil.
Rich, Creamy Lather: Transforms from fine powder to dense, cushiony foam upon contact with water.
Highly Customizable: Easily tailor with clays, botanical extracts, powdered actives, and fragrances.

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Benefits	Clean & Natural, Easy Processing, Multi-Sensory Experience, Preservation & Stability, Processing Benefits, Shelf-Life Extension, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Mannitol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Volcanic Ash, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose
Usage Rate	50%-95%
Functional Type	Mild Cleansing Agents, Powder Cleansers, Sulfate-Free Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Phase Compatibility
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Masks & Treatments, Shampoos
Certifications	Preservative-Free
Physical Form	Powder

Frequently Asked Questions About PFC-BZ505SC5

It’s an all-in-one powder base for making cleansing products. It already contains gentle cleansers (surfactants), exfoliants, and everything you need to create a product that foams when you add water—think “just add powdered actives” for powder-to-foam concepts.

A typical usage rate is 50–95%. Use the remainder (5–50%) for clays, botanical extracts, exfoliants, and fragrance.

The product is dispensed as a dry powder. When the user adds water, the surfactants instantly activate and transform into a creamy lather suitable for face, body, or hair cleansing.

Yes. It employs amino-acid-based surfactants, which are known for mild, effective cleansing without stripping the skin’s natural barrier.

No. The finished product is anhydrous (water-free), so a traditional preservative system is not required.

Powder-to-foam facial cleansers, exfoliating and purifying cleansing powders, water-activated shampoo powders, scalp detox treatments, and travel-friendly cleansing formats.

No. Simply blend dry ingredients together—no heating, complex phase work, or pH adjustment is required.

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