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Q&A: How to use Sepimax ZEN in an emulsion (part one)

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Lotion on a green spatula with a beaker with more lotion in the background

In the monthly Q&A, Jaime asked, Hi Susan. I could use your advice working with Sepimax ZEN. I have a thick foot cream that I make with 2.5% Sepimax ZEN (INCI: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6). (Note, it’s an anionic or negatively charged rheology modifier that works to thicken the oil phase by gelling.) When I mix it...

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Quick question: What does MB mean on an ingredient?

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You can find a longer post on this topic here – The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification, and the designation MB (Mass Balance)! What does it mean when you see MB on an ingredient, like Montanov™ 68 MB? It means the company has obtained Supply Chain Certification for the palm oil used in the...

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#alltheingredients: SeaBalance 2000 – cold process, naturally compliant emulsifier – mostly written by Tanya! (Part three, combining it with structuring agents with formulas as well as information on making larger batches and using high shear appliances)

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Welcome back to part three of three of this series experimenting with SeaBalance 2000, a cold process, naturally compliant emulsifier, mostly written by Tanya, including some great comments by Jane Barber and Natalie Skiller! In part one, we looked information on this new-to-us emulsifier and some sample formulas Tanya shared with her results. In part...

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Hey $10 April 2024 subscribers! The new e-book is here – Creating advanced emulsions with Simulsol/Lotionpro™ 165: part four, creams!

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Oh my gosh, part four of this series on creating advanced emulsions using Simulsol/Lotionpro™ 165 is finally here, and in the nick of time! I couldn’t stop sharing everything I wanted you to know about this topic, which is why it’s being issued on the last day of April! It’s huge… 🤘 123 pages 🤘...

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#alltheingredients: SeaBalance 2000 – cold process, naturally compliant emulsifier – mostly written by Tanya! (Part two, combining it with other emulsifiers with formulas!)

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Welcome back to part two of three of this series experimenting with SeaBalance 2000, a cold process, naturally compliant emulsifier, mostly written by Tanya, including some great comments by Jane Barber and Natalie Skiller! In part one, we looked information on this new-to-us emulsifier and some sample formulas Tanya shared with her results. In this...

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