Adapting our formulas to use ECOcert ingredients: Simulgreen 18-2 – using xanthan gum (updated)

Yesterday, we took a look at using Simulgreen 18-2 and fatty alcohols in this potential formula for Josie Maran Whipped Body Butter. Today, let’s take a look at using xanthan gum as a stabilizer for this emulsifier. Part one, defining our terms Part two, gelling agents Part three, all-in-one emulsifiers Part four, creating an emulsifier with the HLB...

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Prepare your body for winter: Baobab & babassu body butter with Simulgreen 18-2 (part one)

Yeah, as a former English major, I love a good alliteration, but these are some of my favourite ingredients with one of my favourite new emulsifiers, Simulgreen 18-2. I made a huge batch last year for our itchy winter skin, and I’ve made so many versions of it since then as I love it so much....

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Emulsifier: Simulgreen 18-2 – an ECOcert and Natrue certified emulsifier

I’ve been working with this emulsifier for more than 18 months, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you!  Simulgreen 18-2 (INCI: Hydroxystearyl Alcohol and Hydroxystearyl Glucoside) is an ECOcert and Natrue approved emulsifier derived from a vegetable source (castor oil) that contains no ethoxylated ingredients. It’s a liquid crystal emulsifier that that...

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