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It can be easily used either in emulsions (in water or oil phase) or anhydrous systems, to which it provides a unique after-feel due to the high water content of the liquid crystalline structure formed in contact with the skin.
Oliwax LC can be used to high effect alongside Olivem 1000, and can also work with other liquid emulsifiers. It's recommended to be used alongside another emulsifer, as it's not designed to work alone as an emulsfying agent.
Oliwax LC can be used to high effect alongside Olivem 1000, and can also work with other liquid emulsifiers. It's recommended to be used alongside another emulsifer, as it's not designed to work alone as an emulsfying agent.
| Extended Information | It can be easily used either in emulsions (in water or oil phase) or anhydrous systems, to which it provides a unique after-feel due to the high water content of the liquid crystalline structure formed in contact with the skin. It is a waxy solid in flake form at 20°C (melting range 50 – 60°C) and is validated by Ecocert. The recommended use levels are 3 – 4% in sunscreen emulsions as an SPF booster, 2-4% in o/w and w/o emulsions as a liquid crystal promoter, 1 – 5% in make-up products as a structuring agent, 1 – 3% in w/o and o/w emulsions as a hydrating and moisturizing agent, and 1-2% in sunscreens as a viscosity stabilizer. Shelf life: 36 months. |
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