Liquid crystal emulsions

Having trouble with Montanov™ & Olivem 1000 emulsifiers? Let’s look at making our formulas less soaping by using solid or simple esters, like Lauryl Laurate or cetyl esters (part five, modifying the formula)

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Today, in part five of this series, we’ll be looking at the hand & body base formula and modifying them to include esters as our structuring agents. These can have a lower melting point than the fatty alcohols and acids, plus they have lower surface tension, which we know can reduce soaping. This post also...

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Creating a lightweight, non-greasy, slightly occlusive 99% naturally compliant lotion with Olivem 1000, buriti oil, and SOLAGUM™ AX: Part two, choosing the emulsifier and oil phase

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In part one of this series, we took a look at the finished formula for this 99% naturally compliant lotion. In today’s post, we’ll look at how I chose the emulsifier, structuring agents, and oil phase. Before we start… If you’d like to learn how to make an Olivem 1000 lotion, please check out the...

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