emulsifiers

#alltheingredients: Phytomulse emulsifiers – Almond, chlorella, coconut, and amaranth

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We’ll be using Phytomulse emulsifiers – Phytomulse almond, Phytomulse chlorella, Phytomulse coconut, and Phytomulse amaranth – in our new beginners’ lotion making series, so let’s take a closer look at these ingredients! Phytomulse Almond: INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol & Glyceryl Stearate & Almondeth-20 Phytomulse Chlorella: INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol & Glyceryl Stearate & Chlorelleth-20 Phytomulse Coconut: INCI:...

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Q&A: How do we determine how much emulsifier to use? (And the 25% rule for Polawax)

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In week ten of the Newbie Tuesday series, making naturally compliant lotions with Ritamulse SCG, Leslie asked, How do you determine how much Ritamulse to use? Seems like you don’t use the 25% rule. 8% seems to have been too thick in the past. If total oil phase is somewhere between 20%-25% is there a...

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Emulsifiers: Olivem 1000 (updated January 2020)

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Olivem 1000 (INCI:  Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate) is a non-ionic emulsifier, one without a charge, that creates liquid crystal emulsions. It can handle pH measurements from pH 3 to 12, so you can use it with AHAs, fruit acids, salicylic acid, and other acidic ingredients. It’s an ECOcert ingredient, which means it’s naturally compliant....

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#alltheingredients: AminoSensyl™ SC (cationic emulsifier, skin care)

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AminoSensyl™ SC (INCI: Brassica alcohol (and) Brassica Valinate Esylate (and) Brassica Glycerides) is a close cousin to AminoSensyl™ HC, but it has the added Brassica Glycerides to thicken the product. This one is designed for higher oil loads than its cousin – up to 40% oil phase! Wow! They note this emulsifier creates rich textures,...

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#alltheingredients: Emulsense HC (INCI: Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate (and) Brassica Alcohol) – naturally compliant conditioner

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In the September Q&A, Patricia asked, Hi Susan. I have been a subscriber for a while now and just got myself upgraded and am so excited to see all the stuffs that i have been missing up till now :-). I have been using Varisoft in my conditioner bars up till now, but bought some...

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