Emulsifiers are added to cosmetic products to mix substances that form unstable compounds. They can be natural or artificial.

Natural emulsifiers include lecithin, lanolin, and beeswax. Animal lecithin is a bit heavy on the skin while vegetable lecithin can be used.

Lecithin and lanolin can serve as a base and an emulsifier at the same time. Natural emulsifiers are quite heavy on the skin. That is why sometimes it is impossible for your cosmetics to be absolutely natural. When the cream is unstable it can look ugly, even though it has all the right properties. Sometimes a border can appear between the layers of oil and water where germs can proliferate. This fact is also very unpleasant.

That is why the choice of emulsifier must be done very carefully. The sensations after the application of the cosmetic product, lightness, absorption, stability of the emulsion depend on it. The description of the emulsifier usually contains the input percentage, the perfect temperature for it to dissolve and for which emulsions it is intended.

Here is the description of the most popular emulsifiers:

• 1. sugar ester it is a good emulsifier. It barely influences the absorption of the cream, making it suitable for light day creams.
• 2. Nikolipid It consists of batyl alcohol and purified soy lecithin. It can be added to moisturizing creams and masks, because the structure of the emulsifier is similar to sebum. It also causes an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and improves its texture.
• 3. montanov is a new generation nonionic emulsifier based on fatty alcohols obtained from plants. It is used for the creation of emulsions with liquid crystals.
• 4. The most widespread basic emulsifier is Glyceryl monostearate. It does not contain additives that can irritate or damage the skin. Although it is considered a natural emulsifier, it can also be obtained synthetically. That is why no reference is made to the most ecological cosmetic ingredients.
• 5. emulsifier emulsify consists of grape sugar and vegetable fat (palmitic and stearic fatty acids). It is suitable for all skin types because it leaves it soft, protected and hydrated.
• 6. simulgel makes the texture of the cosmetic product smooth and delicate. The most important thing is that you do not need to heat it. A simple shake is enough. It can be perfectly emulsified with aloe and hazelnut oil.
• 7. Tegomuls emulsifier it is made from seaweed. The creams and lotions that contain it are very light and pleasant. They are easily absorbed by the skin and do not leave an oily membrane. In combination with shea butter or cetyl alcohol a perfect result can be obtained.
• 8. cosmetic lecithin It is obtained from chicken egg yolks, sunflower seeds and soybeans. In the cosmetic industry it can be used as an active supplement or as an emulsifier. As an active supplement in cosmetics, lecithin is used as a softening, repairing and moisturizing substance, which prevents moisture evaporation, activates lipid metabolism in the skin, softens it and improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
• 9. Bee wax It is used in the preparation of handmade cosmetic products such as:
  – cleaners
  – creams and lotions
  – softening and protective creams
  – lip balms
  – nail care products
  – Sunscreens
• 10 wheat emulsifier creates the perfect texture for cleansing creams and foams. It does not delaminate and can be stored for a long time. It is a mixture of vegetable sugars obtained from wheat bran and fatty alcohol from palm oil.

As you can see, the emulsifier is an irreplaceable ingredient for any handmade cosmetic product. You can choose the one that is suitable for you.