EmulWax SZ is a cosmetic grade emulsifying ingredient that is suitable for use in skin, hair and lip care. This product is white to off white in color; the form is waxy pastilles or flakes (form does not affect product performance and composition) and it is low in odor. The use of this wax allows such contrary materials like water and oil to be blend together into uniform and lasting products; it is appropriate for oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems with recommended use levels between 3% and 6 % (if you make 1 lb of crème/lotion use 0.5 to 1 oz of this wax). The more EmulWax SZ you put the thicker your product will get. EmulWax SZ can produce thick emulsions without an addition of any other waxes/fatty alcohols. However, it can be used in a combination with other emulsifiers or emulsion stabilizers (cetyl/stearyl alcohol, beeswax, candelilla/carnauba waxes). This wax is non ionic and, thus, is compatible with many cosmetic ingredients. It is oil soluble and needs to be melted prior adding to the formulations (can be melted together with your oils/butters). The wax is appropriate for a broad range of personal care applications. In addition, it can add an emollient feel to your products. Recommended for use in making: Crèmes, Lotions; Candles/Soaps; Lip care; Skin care; Hair care.
- -INCI name: Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate-60. Recommended use levels between 3% and 6 % by weight.
- Emulsifying Wax is cosmetic ingredient that holds water and oil together to prolong life of your homemade soaps, lotions, body butters. Widely used in making cosmetics such as any skin and hair care products.
- Can contribute to the emollient feel of your products. Aids in moisturizing properties of your final DIY cosmetic creations. Oil phase thickener and solidifier/opacifier. Can be used with other ingredients such as cetyl, cetearyl, stearyl alcohols or vegetable waxes (candelilla, carnauba, jojoba, sunflower) to achieve different textures and attributes of your formulas.
- To incorporate into your DIY cosmetics products: combine together with your other oils, butters and waxes and heat up while stirring until everything is melted and uniform. Melting temperature of this wax is 120ºF-126ºF (48º-52ºC). Follow your recipe after that.
- Product comes in convenient resealable stand up pouch with zip lock. Wax is plant derived ingredient and suitable for green and vegan formulations.
- -INCI name: Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate-60. Recommended use levels between 3% and 6 % by weight.
- Emulsifying Wax is cosmetic ingredient that holds water and oil together to prolong life of your homemade soaps, lotions, body butters. Widely used in making cosmetics such as any skin and hair care products.
- Can contribute to the emollient feel of your products. Aids in moisturizing properties of your final DIY cosmetic creations. Oil phase thickener and solidifier/opacifier. Can be used with other ingredients such as cetyl, cetearyl, stearyl alcohols or vegetable waxes (candelilla, carnauba, jojoba, sunflower) to achieve different textures and attributes of your formulas.
- To incorporate into your DIY cosmetics products: combine together with your other oils, butters and waxes and heat up while stirring until everything is melted and uniform. Melting temperature of this wax is 120ºF-126ºF (48º-52ºC). Follow your recipe after that.
- Product comes in convenient resealable stand up pouch with zip lock. Wax is plant derived ingredient and suitable for green and vegan formulations.