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Welcome back to this short series on using Sepimax ZEN in emulsions! Yesterday, in part one, we learned how to use it in an emulsion; why we use the smaller amounts we do; and how to wet, disperse, and hydrate it. We took a look at a formula in which we used 0.2% to thicken...
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...
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...
This series has been written by Natalie Skiller, known as the awesome formulator for Sweet Little Crumb (Facebook, Instagram). It’s my absolute honour to be able to share Natalie’s work with you! I’m sharing this on May 3, 2024, and we’ll be sharing the individual posts that link to this document from May 4 to...
This series has been written by Natalie Skiller, known as the awesome formulator for Sweet Little Crumb (Facebook, Instagram). It’s my absolute honour to be able to share Natalie’s work with you! The CosIng Database lists 83 functions. There was 89 but the database is a living document and gets updated so some of these...