Homemade Haven Olivem 1000 Emulsifying Wax

Homemade Haven Olivem® 1000 Emulsifying Wax – 150 g

What it is

Olivem® 1000 is a plant-derived emulsifying wax used by DIYers to combine oil and water into smooth, stable creams and lotions. Made from olive oil fatty acids, it allows home formulators to create professional-feeling skincare without needing synthetic emulsifiers or complex techniques.

For DIYers, Olivem® 1000 is valued because it’s reliable, forgiving, and versatile. It produces light to medium-weight emulsions with a soft, elegant skin feel, making it ideal for everyday moisturisers and beginner-friendly formulations.

What it does

• Emulsifies oils and water into a stable cream or lotion
• Creates a smooth, non-greasy skin feel
• Helps prevent separation in emulsified products
• Supports long-term texture and consistency
• Works across light lotions to richer creams

Recipes you’ll use it in

Olivem® 1000 is used across personal-care and skincare recipes in the Homemade Haven recipe bank, including:

Skincare

• Facial moisturiser (light or daily formula)
• Body lotion
• Hand cream
• Aloe-based cream or gel-cream
• After-shower moisturising cream

Hair Care

• Hair conditioner
• Leave-in conditioning cream

How far it goes

A 150 g bag of Olivem® 1000 typically makes:

• 15–25 DIY batches, depending on the recipe
• Most recipes use 4–8 g per batch (around 3–6%)

Examples:

• Facial moisturiser: ~20–25 batches
• Body lotion: ~15–20 batches
• Conditioner or richer creams: ~15+ batches

This makes it a high-value ingredient for anyone building a small skincare range at home.

Why DIYers love it

• Beginner-friendly emulsifier with reliable results
• Produces professional quality texture at home
• Olive-derived and widely trusted in natural formulations
• Works beautifully with aloe vera, oils, and actives
• One ingredient unlocks an entire category of DIY recipes

Good to know

• Must be heated and melted to emulsify correctly
• Best used with distilled water or aloe juice
• Requires a preservative for water-based products
• Final pH should be checked and adjusted if needed