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Posted on: March 6 2013

How to make a stable emulsion with Locoid Crelo and salicylic acid 3%?

In the past we have simply rubbed the salicylic acid into the emulsion but it does not stay well; There are clubbers coming in after a few weeks.

Answer

I suspect an incompatibility between salicylic acid and Cetomacrogol 1000, which is used as an emulsifier for the lotion. I would add a little after lauryl sulfate; 900 mg for 100 ml Locoid crelo.