What can I use instead of Olivem 1000?

Ritamulse SCG is a good alternative for Olivem 1000 as it is also ECO-Cert compliant and creates emulsions with a similarly thick, fluffy feel. However, Ritamulse SCG does have more incompatibilities than Olivem 1000, so be sure to it is compatible with your formula.

Is Olivem 1000 good for skin?

It thickens and improves the spreadability of a cream. In addition to its functionality as an emulsifier and thickener, OliveM 1000 offers moisturising benefits to cosmetic products, boosting their hydration rate. It is safe enough to be used on sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Olivem 900 and Olivem 1000?

You may already be familiar with Olivem 1000, an easy-to-use emulsifier that creates pleasant oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. Olivem 900 is instead used to create water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions.

Is Olivem 1000 Natural?

Description. Olivem 1000 is naturally derived from olive oil and offers superb skin-feel. Olivem 1000 is best utilized as a co-emulsifier in moisturizing creams or skin softening lotions.

Which emulsifying wax is best?

Carnauba wax is a great natural emulsifier. It has a high melting point making it perfect for thickening homemade balms, deodorants, and body butters. Carnauba wax is hypoallergenic, making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin.

Is Olivem 1000 Safe?

Safe and clinically tested to be hypoallergenic, it provides creams with an excellent spreadability with no soapy effect. Olivem 1000 MB is identical to Olivem 1000, but it is manufactured using palm oil that supports the production of certified sustainable palm oil.

How is Olivem 1000 made?

It is made from olive oil and is COSMOS certified. The INCI for Olivem 1000 is Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate. It is extremely likely, that when spotted together in an ingredients list, the emulsifier that has been used in that particular emulsion will be Olivem 1000.

Is Olivem 1000 an emulsifying wax?

Olivem 1000 is a non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier developed from natural olive derivatives. It is an emulsifier and thickener which is compatible with a wide variety of cosmetic and active ingredients over a wide pH range (3 to 12).

What is a good substitute for emulsifying wax?

beeswax
We find beeswax to work as a natural emulsifier and is a more natural and unprocessed alternative to self emulsifying waxes, which can be used to create really delicate creams and lotions that absorb nicely into the skin and boast a lot of skin benefits.

Does Olivem 1000 clog pores?

In addition to individual ingredients being comedogenic, the amount present in a formula can also affect how comedogenic a moisturiser is. For this face moisturiser I’ve chosen to use shea butter which has a comedogenic rating of 0, as well as Olivem 1000 which is also considered non-comedogenic with a rating of 1.

Is Olivem 1000 Palm free?

Combine the Olivem with theOliwax For best results, a cream rich and smooth, moisturizing and very stable! NOTICE: Although Olivem 1000 does not contain a palm oil derivative, a palm oil fatty alcohol is used by the manufacturer in its manufacture.