Description
Silky wax is an emulsifying wax that can be used in hair and skin care products. Silky Emulsifying wax allows water-based ingredients and oil-based ingredients to bind together and provides a silky feel in products. Silky wax is a low odor, plant-based emulsifying wax of fatty alcohols and ethoxylated fatty alcohols that add stability to products. It is highly stable in acidic and basic systems and compatible with most cosmetic ingredients.
INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20
Appearance: White to off White Opaque Pellet or Flake
Solubility: Oil Soluble
Manufacturer Suggested Usage: 1-10%, up 15% possible . Add to the oil phase of your formulation
Common Uses/ Benefits
It is commonly used as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, viscosity enhancing agent, stabilizer, emollient, and conditioning agent in cosmetic and hair care formulations.
BENEFITS
- Emulsifier
- Thickening agent
- Stabilizer
- Emollient
- High stability in both acid and basic pH systems
- Stable in electrolyte systems
- Viscosity enhancement
- Conditioner and emollient in hair care systems
- Economical
Applications
- All creams and lotions
- Conditioners and hair styling formulations
- Salves and Anhydrous products
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. It should not be exposed to excessive heat or cold.
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Ehita Adedokun (verified owner) –
Good
Sarah A. (verified owner) –
True to the name very silky and nice