Cetyl Alcohol
$5.90 – $29.90Cetyl Alcohol, also known as Fatty Alcohol, is a combination of Cetyl and Stearyl alcohol. It is often used to add viscosity to creams and lotions, improving the texture with its velvety touch as it acts as an emulsion stabillizer and opacifier. Cetyl Alcohol is very useful in creams and lotions as it imparts emollient properties to the formulation where it lubricates and softens the skin. Not only can Cetyl Alcohol increase the melting point, it also improves the textures of lotion bars and whipped butters.
Xanthan Gum
$6.35 – $35.79Xanthan Gum is a Polysaccharide produced from simple sugars through a fermentation process using a bacteria species called Xanthomonas Campestris. It is commonly used as a food additive, a cosmetic thickener, and emulsion stabillizer. Xanthan Gum is an excellent source of natural thickener used in products such as body wash and shampoo, cream and lotion, as well as soap and shower gel.
Stearic Acid
$4.90 – $24.90Stearic Acid, also known as Octadecanoic Acid, is a type of fatty acid found primarily in animal derivatives and vegetable fats. It is commonly used as a base for emulsifiers, emollients, and lubricants. Due to its cleansing properties, it is useful in soaps, detergents, shampoos, and other cosmetic products.
Stearic Acid can also be used in candle manufacturing to raise the melting point and improve the hardness of candle wax along with countless other applications.
Emulsifying Wax NF
$6.90 – $36.90Emulsifying wax is one of the essential ingredients in making lotions and creams. Think of it as the “glue” that will hold your recipe together. Without the use of emulsifying wax, the creams and lotions will separate back into water and oils. Emulsifying wax is mild and easy to use, provides excellent stability, and can be used to make thick or thin emulsions based on the concentration that you used.