What Lotionpro 165?

Lotionpro™ 165 is a self-emulsifying, acid-stable emulsifier blend which includes glyceryl stearate and polyoxyethylene stearate (PEG-100 stearate). It forms highly stable oil-in-water emulsions with excellent appearance and feel.

What is the HLB of polysorbate 80?

Span 80 has an HLB value of 4.3, which falls within the usual range of HLB 4–6 for water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifiers.

What is arlacel?

An acid-stable, self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate, Arlacel 165 is primarily used as an oil-in-water emulsifier for creams and lotions which are rich in non-polar oils and waxes. As a nonionic emulsifier Arlacel 165 tolerates the addition of acidic actives and salts.

How do I know how much emulsifier to use?

When using the the majority of the emulsifiers mentioned in Step 1, a general starting rule is to add the emulsifier blend at around 25% of the total of the oil soluble ingredients with a minimum of 3% total emulsifier, and a maximum of 7%.

What Olivem 1000?

Brand: Olivem® COSMOS-validated Olivem® 1000 is a PEG-free self-emulsifying multifunctional ingredient (white to ivory waxy flakes at 20°C, melting point ~ 70°C). It is a complex combination of fatty acids, chemically similar to the lipidic composition of the skin surface.

What is the HLB of Polysorbate 20?

16.7
With an HLB value of 16.7, polysorbate 20 is a potent micro-emulsifier for the solubilization of water-insoluble compounds, e.g. active ingredients, fragrance oils, etc., and in combination with SL, polysorbate 20 is a highly effective o/w emulsifier.

Is polysorbate 80 and Tween 80 the same?

Tween 80 is also a polyethylene sorbitol ester, otherwise known as Polysorbate 80 or polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate. It has a molecular weight of 1.31 kDa and works well as a stabilizer and emulsifier, primarily in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products.

Is PEG 100 Stearate safe?

Is it safe? PEG compounds of different molecular weights (PEG-6, PEG-40, PEG-100) have been assessed over and over again and are deemed relatively safe for use in cosmetics. Application to the skin poses no risk to human health, has a long history of safe use, and no impact on reproductive health has been found.

How do I choose the right emulsifier?

Emulsifier Selection. Emulsifier selection is based upon the final product characteristics, emulsion preparation methodology, the amount of emulsifier added, the chemical and physical characteristics of each phase, and the presence of other functional components in the emulsion.

What is the percentage of emulsifier in lotion?

Now that you have a basic understanding of how and why an emulsifier works, you can start figuring out what you want to create. As you experiment, keep in mind the basic ratios for making lotion: Emulsifiers 5-8% – beeswax, candelilla wax, lecithin, stearic acid, etc. Oils 12-20% – avocado, almond, olive oil.

What is the HLB of Olivem 1000?

HLB 8-9
Olivem® 1000 is a white to ivory waxy flake solid. It is a PEG-free self-emulsifying multifunctional ingredient, HLB 8-9, that is COSMOS-validated. As the sole o/w emulsifier, Olivem® 1000 provides a deep moisturizing effect with excellent spreadability and no soapy effect.