Surfactants, co-surfactants, emulsifiers, co-emulsifiers and gelling agents are used in almost all cosmetic products. The selection of these ingredients very much depends on whether the formulation is natural/organic or synthetic, the performance required and product category.
Surfactants & Co-Surfactants
Surfactants and co-surfactants in our range
Emulsifiers & Co-Emulsifiers O/W
HLB values are the stoichiometric value and relationship between the lipophilic and hydrophilic parts. In summary: HLB 3 – 8 = W/O HLB 8 -15 = O/W HLB 11 – 15 = light skin feel HLB > 15 = solubilisers and co-emulsifiers such as G10L and G10 LW
Emulsifiers W/O
Emulsifiers W/O in the surfactants, emulsifiers and gelling agents range
Gelling Agents
Gelling agents in the surfactants, emulsifiers and gelling agents range.