Description and appearance
Olivem 1000 is a complete oil-in-water emulsifier. You can use this emulsifier to create lotions, creams and cleansing balms. It comes in thin (off)white flakes.
INCI name: Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate
Source: natural, it is COSMOS certified
Texture: thin, (off)white flakes
Recommended usage percentage: 2-8%
serums and lotions around 3-4%, lotions and creams around 7-8%
Absorption rate: not applicable
Melting point: 70 °C
Heat sensitive: no
Solubility: oil
Ph range: not applicable
How to use olivem 1000
Incorporate Olivem 1000 into the heated oil phase, it needs to be melted. In lotions and creams, it acts as a complete emulsifier and contributes to the thickness of your product. You can add a stabilizer like Xanthan gum (0,2%) for extra stability in your emulsion, but it is not necessary. Olivem 1000 is well known for its soaping effect.
Besides as an oil-in-water emulsifier in lotions and creams, you can also use Olivem 1000 to create cleansing balms. These are balms that self-emulsify on contact with water. I really love this kind of cleanser.
For storage, make sure to store it in a dry and cool place
Where to buy
Netherlands: Jojoli, Natural Heroes
Belgium: Marionmaakt
