Emulsifiers/Thickeners

Cetearyl Alcohol - a vegetable-derived fatty alcohol used to thicken and stabilise formulations. Imparts a smooth, velvety feel to the skin. Works in both in water-in-oil emulsions and oil-in-water emulsions. Great in creams, lotions, body butters, and scrubs. Usage rate: 1-20%

Cetyl Alcohol - a vegetable-derived fatty alcohol typically used as a stabiliser and skin lubricant. Wonderful in creams, lotions, and scrubs. Usage rate: 1-30%

Emulsifying Wax NF - this mild and easy-to-use emulsifier is perfect for your creams, body butters, emulsified scrubs and lotions. You can adjust the thickness of your emulsion by adjusting the percentage of emulsifying wax used. Usage is rate 2-20%. Typical usage rate for lotions is 2-5%. Creams, 5-7%. Thick Body Butters, 10-15%.

Derived from coconut oil, PS-20 is an oil-in water emulsifier/solubiliser, often used as a dispersing agent allowing oil and water to mix without the use of alcohol. Great for making room fresheners, linen waters, and body sprays.

Derived from olive oil, PS-80 is an oil-in water emulsifier/solubiliser, often used as a dispersing agent allowing oil and water to mix. Great for making dispersing bath oils (that do not leave an oily film floating on top of the water), emulsified scrubs, and easy-wash massage oils.