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Q&A: What’s the difference between PEG-150 distearate and glycol distearate?

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In the monthly Q&A, Susan asked, I just went back & re-read Natalie’s comments. I also decreased the Honeyquat from 3% to 2% and included 1% Polyquat 7. I am curious about the difference between PEG-150 Distearate and Glycol Distearate. Great question! The short answer is glycol distearate is good for thickening “traditional” surfactants, like...

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Emulsifiers you will love: Chart for methyl glucose sesquistearate (aka TEGO® Care PS MB)! 

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We met this awesome non-ionic, not-all-in-one emulsifier, in this post – Emulsifiers you will love: What’s the deal with methyl glucose sesquistearate (TEGO® Care PS MB), an emulsifier found in Brazilian Bum Bum cream? – and I really wanted to add a chart to the post, but it was so darned long. So I’ve added it...

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Emulsifiers you will love: What’s the deal with methyl glucose sesquistearate (TEGO® Care PS MB), an emulsifier found in Brazilian Bum Bum cream?

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In the monthly Q&A, Kristina asked, Me again ;), I’ve decided to go back to “basics” for a minute. I have hit a wall and have gone back to product studies to try and ferret out some mysteries (which isn’t a very scientific word I know 😂). Question: Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate – this is an...

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Emulsifiers you will love: Montanov™ 202 (INCI: Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside) – naturally compliant emulsifier (part two) – Sample formula and instructions

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Originally found in my e-book, Beyond emulsifying wax, part three: More natural emulsifiers you will love (March 2022), offered as part of the $10 (US) monthly subscription or available to purchase from the shop for $21.00 Canadian. Before we get into making some fun new awesome things for the holiday season, I wanted to introduce...

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Emulsifiers you will love: Montanov™ 202 (INCI: Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside) – naturally compliant emulsifier (part one)

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Originally found in my e-book, Beyond emulsifying wax, part three: More natural emulsifiers you will love (March 2022), offered as part of the $10 (US) monthly subscription or available to purchase from the shop for $21.00 Canadian. Before we get into making some fun new awesome things for the holiday season, I wanted to introduce...

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