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  Polysorbate Alternatives…. :(

  Posted by MDBeauty on March 26, 2023 at 3:47 pm

  When doing water in oil formulas like hair sprays, body mists etc. and using less than 1%-5% oil is there any alternative to polysorbates? Should i just use an emulsifier? Some people just don’t seem to like polysorbates and i would like the formula to still be a light spray/mist. Thanks!

  MDBeauty replied 1 year ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  fareloz

  Member

  March 27, 2023 at 4:22 am

  Maybe PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil?

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    MDBeauty

    Member

    April 14, 2023 at 11:59 am

    Thank you

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  Paprik

  Member

  March 27, 2023 at 4:46 pm

  So you actually mean “solubilised oil in water” formulas.

  You should be looking for solubilisers. Check your suppliers and see what do they have under this name 🙂

  Few examples :

  Polysugamulse D9 is a very good one.

  Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

  Lamesoft OD

  If you would use an emulsifier you would get a milky looking product.

  • This reply was modified 1 year ago by  Paprik.
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    MDBeauty

    Member

    April 14, 2023 at 12:04 pm

    Thank you. Much appreciated

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