What emulsifiers can be used in handmade cosmetics?

Emulsifiers are added to cosmetic products to mix substances that form unstable compounds. They can be natural or artificial.

Natural emulsifiers include lecithin, lanolin, and beeswax. Animal lecithin is a bit heavy for the skin while a vegetable one can be used.

Lecithin and lanolin can serve as a base and an emulsifier at the same time. Natural emulsifiers are quite heavy on the skin. That is why sometimes it is impossible for your cosmetics to be absolutely natural. When the cream is unstable it can look ugly, even though it has all the right properties. Sometimes a border can appear between the oil and water layers where germs can proliferate. This fact is also very unpleasant.

That is why the choice of emulsifier must be done very carefully. The sensations after the application of the cosmetic product depend on it, lightness, absorption, stability of the emulsion. The description of the emulsifier usually contains the input percentage, the perfect temperature for it to dissolve and what emulsions it is intended for.

Here is the description of the most popular emulsifiers:

• 1. sugar ester it is a good emulsifier. It barely influences the absorption of the cream, so it is suitable for light day creams.
• two. Nikolipid It consists of bathyl alcohol and purified soy lecithin. It can be added to moisturizing creams and masks, because the structure of the emulsifier is similar to sebum. It also causes anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and improves its texture.
• 3. Montanov is a new generation nonionic emulsifier based on fatty alcohols obtained from plants. It is used for the creation of emulsions with liquid crystals.
• 4. The most widespread basic emulsifier is Glyceryl monostearate. Contains no additives that can irritate or damage the skin. Although it is considered a natural emulsifier, it can also be obtained synthetically. That is why no reference is made to the most ecological cosmetic ingredients.
• 5. Emulsan emulsifier It consists of grape sugar and vegetable fat (palmitic and stearic fatty acids). It is suitable for all skin types because it leaves it soft, protected and hydrated.
• 6. Simulgel makes the texture of the cosmetic product smooth and delicate. The most important thing is that you do not need to heat it. A simple shake is enough. It can be perfectly emulsified with aloe and hazelnut oil.
• 7. Emulsifier Tegomuls it is made from seaweed. The creams and lotions that contain it are very light and pleasant. They are easily absorbed by the skin and do not leave an oily membrane. In combination with shea butter or cetyl alcohol a perfect result can be obtained.
• 8. cosmetic lecithin It is obtained from chicken egg yolks, sunflower seeds and soybeans. In the cosmetic industry it can be used as an active complement or as an emulsifier. As an active complement in cosmetics, lecithin is used as a softening, repairing and moisturizing substance, which prevents the evaporation of moisture, activates the metabolism of lipids in the skin, softens it and improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
• 9. Bee wax It is used in the preparation of handmade cosmetic products such as:
  – cleaners
  – creams and lotions
  – softening and protective creams
  – lip balms
  – nail care products
  – Sunscreens
• 10 wheat emulsifier creates the perfect texture of creams and foams for cleaning. It does not delaminate and can be stored for a long time. It is a mixture of vegetable sugars obtained from wheat bran and fatty alcohol from palm oil.

As you can see, the emulsifier is an irreplaceable ingredient for any handmade cosmetic product. You can choose the one that is suitable for you.