Emulsifier Emulsiphos 30 g

Soft cosmetic emulsifier for sensitive skin Emulsiphos

Emulsiphos is a potassium salt of anionic ester of phosphoric acid in a lipid matrix of plant origin. In simple words, the lamellar emulsifier Emulsiphos will be your ideal choice in the manufacture of emulsions: face and body creams, children's cosmetics, sunscreens. High tolerance with the skin contributes to its frequent use in series for sensitive and children's skin, because the emulsifier also contains hydrogenated palm glycerides, which soften the skin.

Component characteristics and features of use

INCI: Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Appearance: white to beige lozenges

Type: anionic emulsifier O/W

Dosage (percentage of introduction into cosmetics): 1 – 4% (0.2 – 0.5% as a co-emulsifier). We indicate the recommended dosages for introduction, but the optimal dosage for your recipe must be chosen independently depending on the full composition of the cosmetic product, as well as on the presence of other components in the recipes

Solubility: in oil at a temperature of about 80 °C (also dispersible in water)

Use: the recommended pH of the finished product is 4.0 - 9.0.

Certification: COSMOS/Ecocert approved, China compliant

Storage: it is recommended to store in a dark, dry, cool place, protect from direct sunlight and overheating.

Benefits of using Emulsifos in natural cosmetics formulas

• bio molecular structure promotes the formation of a liquid crystalline structure similar to skin lipids
• clinically proven skin compatibility makes the emulsifier particularly suitable for sensitive skin and baby care cosmetics
• can be used for liquid formulations as well as for thick emulsions
• also works as a co-emulsifier at low dosages (0.2 – 0.5%)
• allows the development of complex products (e.g. sun protection products with high SPF), leaving a pleasant feeling on the skin
• combination with a plant-based lipid component facilitates the ability to disperse the emulsifier in both the oil and water phase and prevents foaming (compared to emulsifiers containing pure Potassium Cetyl Phosphate).
   

Effect of the emulsifier on sensitive skin

To assess the skin tolerance of Emulsiphos, two facial care products were tested on women with sensitive skin in a split-face test. The cream with 2% Emulsiphos and the balm without emulsifier were applied twice a day for 28 days, the purpose of which was to show the skin's tolerance to this emulsifier. The test areas were assessed before the first application (day 1) and after the last (day 29) for the following parameters:

• objective parameters (assessed by a specially trained assessor): erythema, dry skin, flaking, cracks, papules, pustules, edema, vesicles
• subjective parameters (assessed by the subjects themselves): itching, burning, sensation of dryness, etc.

As a result, it was concluded that all subjects tolerated both tested products very well. Result:

• The number of dermatological problems, especially with regard to dry skin, has significantly decreased with the use of Emulsiphos cream and balm (without emulsifier)
• Emulsiphos is a well-tolerated emulsifier for sensitive skin care products.
   

Emulsifier bio-inspired by natural skin lipids

As we mentioned earlier, the Emulsiphos emulsifier allows you to obtain a lamellar O/W emulsion because the molecular structure of Emulsiphos promotes the formation of liquid crystalline structures similar to skin lipids. It is these liquid crystalline structures that play an important role in managing the rheology of emulsion systems. By their nature, the liquid crystalline structures of such emulsions do not disrupt the structure of skin lipids and help the skin maintain its natural moisture content. That is, only a properly prepared lamellar emulsion with Emulsiphos will maintain a healthy level of hydration of your skin.

This emulsifier can be found in products of various cosmetic brands, such as: Meder, Uriage, Le Petit Marseillais, Lavera, Biafine, Klorane, Sante Naturkosmetik and others. Moreover, these products are intended not only for the care of sensitive or baby skin, but also for universal cosmetics for the face, body and decorative cosmetics.

Below you can see the Emulsiphos emulsion using polarized light and 1000x magnification, which was prepared with the following ratio of water, emulsifier and fatty alcohols: 2.5% Emulsiphos + 5.0% cetearyl alcohol + 2.5% stearic acid + 90.0% water.

Compatibility of Emulsiphos with different types of oil phase

• Emulsiphos is compatible with almost all types of oils, such as non-polar paraffin oil, polar neutral emollient (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and vegetable oils
• emulsions with 2% Emulsiphos and different variations of the oil phase (from 10 to 60%) were tested for their stability and viscosity
• for non-polar oils at concentrations above 30%, we recommend using a suitable co-emulsifier.

Emulsifier application areas

face and body creams
children's cosmetics
sunscreen cosmetics
decorative cosmetics (mascara, lipsticks, balms).

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