Homemade Haven Olivem® 1000 Emulsifying Wax · 150 g
A plant-derived emulsifying wax made from olive oil fatty acids. It is the ingredient that brings oil and water together into a smooth, stable cream or lotion, with a soft, elegant skin feel. It is reliable and forgiving, which makes it a lovely first emulsifier to learn on.
What it does
Emulsifies oil and water into a stable cream or lotion
Creates a smooth, non-greasy skin feel
Helps prevent separation
Works from light lotions through to richer creams
Where you'll use it
Facial moisturisers, body lotion, hand cream, aloe-based gel-creams, after-shower creams, hair conditioner and leave-in creams.
Good to know
Heat and melt it to emulsify properly
Best made up with distilled water or aloe juice; water-based products need a preservative
Check and adjust the final pH if your recipe calls for it
One of the building blocks behind the recipes in our free recipe bank at homemadehaven.com.au.
