PFC-WH505N

All-in-One Powder Surfactant Blend for Creamy, Sulfate-Free Cleansers

INCI Name: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Mannitol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose

PFC-WH505N is a complete, ready-to-use powder surfactant system for luxurious powder-to-foam cleansers. Its mild, amino-acid based surfactants generate a dense, creamy lather that gently cleanses without stripping skin. Ideal for waterless, preservative-free concepts and easy customization with clays, botanicals, and gentle exfoliants.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Powder-to-Foam Facial Cleansers

Forms the entire cleansing base for a gentle facial wash that activates into a rich, creamy foam, leaving skin soft and comfortably clean.
Exfoliating Cleansing Powders

Easily blends with rice powder, clays, or botanical powders to deliver a 2-in-1 cleanse + polish experience.
Water-Activated Body Washes

Creates a travel-friendly powder that lathers luxuriously under the shower while maintaining a gentle skin feel.
Anhydrous (Waterless) Formulations

Ideal base for water-free cleansers, enabling unique textures and reducing the need for traditional preservatives.
Gentle Scalp Cleansing Powders

Provides a sulfate-free powder shampoo alternative that cleanses scalp and hair without dryness.
Travel-Friendly Solid Cleansers

Key component for compact, portable cleansing formats ideal for on-the-go use.

How to Use PFC-WH505N in Your Formulations

Understanding PFC-WH505N

PFC-WH505N is your complete cleansing system in a powder format—think of it as a deconstructed liquid cleanser with all the key parts pre-balanced and ready to use. When a small amount of water is added by the consumer, the fine powder activates and transforms into a rich, conditioning foam for a uniquely gentle yet effective cleanse.

The blend leverages a synergistic combination of mild, amino-acid based surfactants—Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate—to create a dense, lotion-like lather without the harshness associated with sulfates. Microcrystalline Cellulose and Mannitol help ensure a soft, free-flowing powder that disperses easily and leaves a smooth, comfortable skin feel. Because it is anhydrous, it enables self-preserving, travel-friendly formats that don’t require traditional preservatives when kept dry.

Formulation Tips

PFC-WH505N should make up the bulk of your cleansing powder. A typical usage level is 30% to 70% of the total formula, depending on the level of added powders (exfoliants, clays, botanicals, etc.).

Use PFC-WH505N as the primary base, then customize for performance and positioning:

Add Clays (5–15%): Kaolin or bentonite to increase oil absorption and detoxifying claims.
Add Botanical Powders (1–5%): Green tea, chamomile, or calendula for soothing benefits.
Add Gentle Exfoliants (10–20%): Finely milled rice powder, oat flour, or bamboo powder for a soft polish.

Blend all dry ingredients until uniform; no heat or complex phase processing is required. Package in moisture-protective formats (e.g., shaker bottles or jars with scoops). When activated with water during use, finished formulas typically yield a skin-friendly pH around 5.5–6.5.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Effortless Formulation: All-in-one cleansing base for quick development and easy scale-up.
Luxurious Creamy Lather: Dense, stable, and cushiony foam beyond flash-foam cleansers.
Sulfate-Free & Gentle: Mild amino-acid surfactants cleanse without stripping.
Enables Waterless Products: Perfect for preservative-free, travel-friendly concepts.
Soft & Smooth Skin Feel: Leaves skin comfortable, never tight or dry.
Highly Customizable: Accepts clays, botanicals, vitamins, and gentle exfoliants.

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Benefits	Clean & Natural, Easy Processing, Formulation Versatility, Multi-Functional, Natural Derived, Processing Benefits, Rich & Luxurious, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Mannitol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylcellulose
Usage Rate	30%-70%
Functional Type	Mild Cleansing Agents, Powder Cleansers, Sulfate-Free Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Phase Compatibility
Application Area	Body, Face, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Masks & Treatments, Shampoos
Certifications	Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free, Naturally Derived, Vegan
Physical Form	Powder

Frequently Asked Questions About PFC-WH505N

It’s a dry, pre-balanced mixture of cleansing agents and supporting powders. Instead of a pre-diluted liquid, the user adds water at the time of use, instantly transforming the powder into a creamy cleansing foam.

Use 30–70% of your total formula. Go higher for simple, minimalist cleansers; go lower if you’re adding clays, exfoliants, or botanical powders.

No. PFC-WH505N foams and cleanses on its own once water is added. You can customize with clays, botanical extracts, or gentle exfoliants to differentiate your product.

Combine with your other dry powders and blend until uniform. No heating or special equipment is required. Package to protect from moisture.

Yes. It uses mild, amino-acid based surfactants (not sulfates), known for effective yet gentle cleansing suitable for sensitive skin.

If your finished product remains a dry powder and is kept free from moisture, a traditional preservative is typically not required. Advise users to keep water out of the container.

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