Clear Balance Tea Tree Face Wash Formula 410

A fresh facial cleanser for oily, combination and breakout-prone skin that removes excess oil, sunscreen and daily buildup without leaving the skin feeling overly rough or tight.

Best for: Intermediate formulators creating clear facial cleansers for oily, combination and breakout-prone skin

System: Anionic and amphoteric surfactant cleansing system

Product Status: Finished rinse-off facial cleanser

Main focus: Surfactant blending, essential-oil solubilisation, pH adjustment, clarity and Crothix thickening

Foam Profile: Medium-high, fast-building and creamy foam

Texture expectation: Smooth, substantial and easily spreadable cleansing gel

pH Range: Target pH 6.5

Viscosity: Expected medium to thick pumpable gel

Phase	Ingredient	%	100g	Function	Note
A	Betaine Betaine	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked
A	Green Tea Extract Supplier INCI Required	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked
A1	Tea Tree Essential Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked
A1	Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked
A1	Protected Surfactant System Members Only	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked
B	Protected Humectant And Preservation Phase Members Only	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked
C	Protected pH Adjustment Phase Members Only	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked
D	Protected Thickening Phase Members Only	Locked	Locked	Locked	Locked

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Product Type: Clear Gel Cleanser
Level: Intermediate
pH Range: Target pH: 6.5
Viscosity: Medium Thick Gel
Appearance: Clear to pale-yellow cleansing gel
Texture: Smooth, substantial and easily spreadable gel
ASM: 9.5
Foam Profile: Medium-high, fast-building foam with a creamy, cushioned lather. It should rinse clean without an excessively squeaky finish.
Packaging: Pack in a clean pump bottle or flip-top bottle made from compatible PET or HDPE. A pump bottle is preferred because it reduces repeated hand contact with the formula. Do not use a foamer bottle if the finished cleanser is too thick. Keep the container tig
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Refrigeration is not required and may temporarily change the clarity or viscosity of the surfactant system.
Shelf Life Estimate: Estimated 3 to 6 months for laboratory or pre-commercial use, pending stability testing, preservative efficacy testing and microbial testing.