What are Emulsifiers in the Cosmetics Industry?
Emulsifiers or emulsifying agents are essential components in cosmetics manufacturing, helping to combine immiscible liquids such as oil and water into a stable, homogeneous mixture. The resulting blend is known as an emulsion. In products like creams, lotions, and serums, emulsifiers prevent separation and provide a consistent texture, contributing to the product's texture, quality, and shelf life.
In our range, you will find a wide selection of emulsifiers for cosmetic products, including both natural and synthetic options that meet various requirements. If you need emulsifiers for food , we offer a separate category in our shop
Different Types of Emulsifiers for Cosmetic Products
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Natural emulsifier for oil and water: With Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, we offer an excellent plant-based emulsifier that creates a stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion. It is perfect for lightweight creams and lotions, providing a pleasant skin feel without leaving an oily residue.
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Waxes for water-in-oil emulsions (W/O): For richer formulations, our beeswax pastilles are ideal. These waxes offer protective properties and a creamy texture, making them perfect for products like night creams, lip balms, or body butters.
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Emulsifiers for essential oils: If you're using essential oils, our Gum Arabic Powder (Acacia Senegal Gum) and Xanthan Gum Powder will help integrate and stabilise them within your formulation. Both substances also provide a plant-based, skin-friendly alternative for stabilising and thickening lotions and gels.
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Cosmetic base waxes: Our white beeswax pastilles (Cera Alba), microcrystalline wax (Cera Microcristallina), and cosmetic base wax (Cera Flava) are particularly suited for formulations requiring structure and stability. These versatile waxes can be used in lip care products, balms, and even hair products.
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Stearic acid for consistency and skin protection: Rapeseed Stearic Acid (Stearic Acid) is a plant-based fatty acid that acts as both a stabiliser and a softener in cosmetic formulations. It gives products like creams and lotions a pleasantly dense texture and increases their stability.
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Anhydrous Lanolin Ph. Eur.: For rich, nourishing formulations, we offer Lanolin, a natural emulsifier and softener. Lanolin (Adeps Lanae) has a high affinity for the skin and is especially suited for products that hydrate and protect, such as hand creams or treatments for very dry skin.
What is the difference between oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions?
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An oil-in-water emulsion (O/W) contains small oil droplets dispersed in water, making it light and quick-absorbing – ideal for moisturising creams.
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A water-in-oil emulsion (W/O) contains water droplets dispersed in oil, making it richer and longer-lasting, perfect for dry skin and protective creams.
Choosing the Right Emulsifier – Quality for Your Cosmetic Products
Our range offers high-quality emulsifiers that will optimally support and enhance your formulations. With the emulsifiers from our shop, you are making the right choice. Our products are available in both small and large quantities and are delivered quickly and reliably. Contact our experts for attractive offers on bulk orders.
