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  • Do I need an emusifier in a face oil

    Posted by sandydijon on June 12, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I’m going to make a face oil out of silicones, natural oil and some esters. do I need an emulsifier?

    OldPerry replied 8 years, 10 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • David

    Professional Chemist / Formulator
    June 12, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Depends on your definition of “face oil”. If you make an oil mixture - you need only oils. However, if by face oil you mean a facial cleanser, you’ll need a surfactant to remove dirt / make up.

  • OldPerry

    Professional Chemist / Formulator
    June 14, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Yes, you probably need an emulsifier.  But it really depends on what specifically is in your formula.  You haven’t given enough information to give a good answer.

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