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I am trying to prepare a handwash using an anionic (SLES)or no-ionic (Nonoyl phenol) surfactant. I have prepared the formultion using 5% surfactant with other ingredints normally used to make a shampoo or a liquid hand wash. When I use the finished formulation to wash my hands it keeps on foaming no matter how many times I wash my hands with tap water. I have tried reducing the concentration of the surfactant to as low as 1% but still the foaming does not stop. The handwash does not wash off the skin. Please let me know what I need to add or alter in the formulation in order to get rid of this refoaming or sticky feel. Thanks
Re: What do I add to my SLES handwash formulation to rinse it off from the skin
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