[Kasturi]

Pls help me understand as I’ve read soaps like K Stearate have been used for emulsions. 
And also please let me know if using e Wax could possibly have an adverse effect on breakout prone skin..

[Kasturi]

@Bobzchemist Yes, I am mixing at 70 degrees C. I do not want a high pH formulation as I want to make a product suitable for kids and people with sensitive skin. So I’m guessing a pH of 5.5 to 6 would be ideal? 

[Kasturi]

Thank you very much for your comments @Belassi @Bobzchemist @DRBOB@VERDIENT.BIZ @David
I can’t understand though how this lotion was working..I’ve been using it for few months now, though consumed it within 3-4 weeks of making.

1) Can you please suggest a suitable emulsifier keeping the rest of the formula constant? Will help to get a few options as availability may become an issue (I’m based in Mumbai, India).
2) And the recommended dosage for each? Let me mention here that I am trying to create a body lotion that flows, not a heavy cream.
3) One last question: If pH of TEA stearate emulsions is so high, how was it traditionally used for leave-on creams? Does applying a pH of 8+ on skin regularly not cause skin damage?

~Thanks!