Development of a hygienic body wash

This article is devoted to the development of an innovative hygienic detergent for the body that does not require rinsing with water, which is an urgent task in conditions of water scarcity and the need for special care for sedentary patients. The authors note the insufficient range of such products on the Russian market and the lack of relevant scientific publications in the domestic literature. The aim of the work was to create a product with high organoleptic and functional properties. Based on the analysis of existing analogues, a basic formulation was compiled, including mild surfactants (surfactants), a pH regulator, a humidifier, a preservative and water. To increase the effectiveness and safety, biologically active ingredients were introduced into the composition: panthenol, rosehip oil, avocado oil and chamomile essential oil. The key objective of the study was to stabilize the emulsion structure, which was disrupted due to the introduction of oil fractions. For this purpose, the effect of various thickeners and emulsifiers was studied: xanthan gum, PEG 120 and carbomer. It has been experimentally established that the best results are achieved when using 2% xanthan gum or a binary mixture of xanthan gum and PEG 120. These compositions made it possible to obtain a stable emulsion gel with optimal viscosity, uniform texture, good cleaning ability and easy removal with a napkin. The organoleptic evaluation confirmed the superiority of the experimental samples over the control ones, especially the sample with a binary mixture of thickeners. Thus, the developed product represents a promising alternative to traditional detergents, combining effective cleansing with skin care and water conservation.