Making Beard Serum

[ewhitake]

Hi! My son requested I make a beard serum and suggested a particular brand for inspiration. In the ingredients list, listed after the carrier oils is cornstarch, Isohexadecane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer (and) Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer.

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer (and) Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer can be found in TKB's Mineral Lip Gloss. I'm assuming this combo of ingredients are used as a gelling agent. But why cornstarch? Any ideas?

 

[SideDoorSoaps]

Depending on the kind of cornstarch, it can add thickening to the base and a somewhat silky, dry feeling when it’s rubbed in. I add cornstarch to my lotion bars.

 

[ewhitake]

Depending on the kind of cornstarch, it can add thickening to the base and a somewhat silky, dry feeling when it’s rubbed in. I add cornstarch to my lotion bars.

Thanks!! I made mine without it and in this prep I don’t think I need it. Gave some to hubby and son to test drive,