LotionPro 165/Simusol 165/Glyceryl Stearate and Peg 100 Emulsifier at WSP.

[Saponificarian]

Hello all,

This is the best price I have found this emulsifier for the quantity I stock. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/glyceryl-stearate-self-emulsifying-blend.aspx

I use a massive amount of this emulsifier for cream as a 2000g with 30% oil phase batch only last about 4 weeks for 4 of us. So if you sell or use a gazillion of lotion a year like me and mine, it’s a great deal.

 

[Saponificarian]

I am too lazy to start a new thread about this, but if you use Soft and Silky Emulsifying wax (Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth 20), Essential Lab has it at about $7 per pound as opposed to $17 per pound from WSP. This is not discounting shipping, of course.

https://essentiallabs.com/products/cetearyl-alcohol-ceteareth-20?_pos=4&_sid=931f26e6e&_ss=r

 

[AliOop]

That's great information, thanks! I have some Soft & Silky wax in my stash, that I keep meaning to try. Do you find that it behaves any differently than plain e-wax?

 

[Saponificarian]

That's great information, thanks! I have some Soft & Silky wax in my stash, that I keep meaning to try. Do you find that it behaves any differently than plain e-wax?

It behaves similarly during production in that you follow the same process as you would using the E-Wax. (I should note that I have never used E-Wax, but I started lotion making with Polawax, which I believe is similar to E-Wax even though the INCI are different.)

The end result, though, is much different. I prefer the consistency of Cetearyl and Ceteareth 20 as it is fluffier, not clunky, even with a 40% oil phase with 12% butter. I do have to include some dimethicone to combat a little soaping effect, but I use dimethicone in all my emulsified body products anyway.

I love Glyceryl Stearate and Peg 100 emulsifier, which is the emulsifier I use the most because of my heavy oil phase, which includes heavy-duty occlusives. It gives me a lovely consistency without being heavy. My next best one is tied with Cetearyl & Ceteareth 20 and Ritamulse SCG, depending on the product and the oil phase.

 

[AliOop]

I appreciate all that guidance. Now I'm really excited to make some lotion as soon as my soaping room/office is completed in the next few weeks.