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Emulsifiers & Solubilisers

Ingredients for stable emulsions, refined texture and balanced formulations.

A curated range of emulsifiers, solubilisers and supporting ingredients that help you build stable, elegant systems — from lightweight serums to structured creams and lotions.

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Emulsifiers & Solubilisers
Stable Systems
Stable Systems
Supports the formulation of stable oil-and-water emulsions.
Controlled Texture
Controlled Texture
Controlled Texture
Ingredient Compatibility
Ingredient Compatibility
Works across a wide range of cosmetic systems and actives.
Formulation Flexibility
Formulation Flexibility
Suitable for everything from lightweight serums to creams.

WHERE THESE INGREDIENTS ARE COMMONLY USED

From lightweight serums to structured creams and stable emulsions.

Creams & Lotions

Creams & Lotions

Structured oil-in-water systems where stability and skin feel are essential.

  • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  • Cetearyl Alcohol
  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Lightweight Emulsions

Fluid lotions and lighter systems where spreadability and elegance matter

  • Cetearyl Alcohol
  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Gel & Water-Based Systems

Gel & Water-Based Systems

Used to
adjust viscosity, flow, suspension and overall formula structure.

  • Xanthan Gum
  • Carbomer 940
  • Sclerotium Gum
  • Cetearyl Alcohol
Solubilising Systems

Solubilising Systems

Helps incorporate fragrance, oils and lipophilic ingredients into water-based systems.

  • Polysorbate 20
  • Polysorbate 80
  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

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Coco-Glucoside
Coco-Glucoside Sale price 100 g From $6.95
Sclerotium Gum Powder Sale price 50 g From $34.95
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sale price 100 g From $13.95
Polysorbate 20 Sale price 100 g From $10.95
Polysorbate 80 Sale price 100 g From $11.95
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol Sale price 100 g From $9.95
Cetearyl Alcohol Flakes
Cetearyl Alcohol Flakes Sale price 100 g From $6.95
Bentonite Clay Powder Sale price 100 g From $9.95
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Sale price 100 g From $9.95
Carbomer 940 Powder Sale price 50 g From $12.95
Xanthan Gum Powder
Xanthan Gum Powder Sale price 100 g From $12.95
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Emulsifiers & Solubilisers

Understanding Emulsifiers & Solubilisers in Cosmetic Formulations.

Learn how emulsifiers and solubilisers work, their different types, and how to use them to create stable, effective and well-structured cosmetic formulations.

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Frequently asked questions

Practical answers to common questions about this formulation goal.

What do emulsifiers do in formulations?

Emulsifiers help combine oil and water into stable creams, lotions, and milks.

What ingredients help thicken a formula?

Ingredients such as xanthan gum, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, and clays are commonly used to build viscosity.

Which emulsifier is suitable for lotions?

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is commonly used in elegant oil-in-water lotion systems.

How do I create a richer cream texture?

Fatty alcohols, gums, emulsifiers, and oil phase design are commonly used to build richer textures.

Can these ingredients be used in gels and serums?

Yes. Some texture agents such as carbomer and xanthan gum are widely used in gel systems.

Are these suitable for beginner formulators?

Yes. Many emulsifiers and texture agents are accessible with correct process control and usage rates.