OliveM 1000 (O/W Emulsifier) - Essentially Natural

<p>Essentially Natural OliveM 1000 is a natural olive oil-derived emulsifier and thickener used to make oil-in-water creams and lotions. It helps bring oil and water together while contributing a richer, softer skin feel in the finished emulsion. The cream-coloured flake format is easy to weigh into the oil phase before heating. This is a formulation ingredient, not a finished skincare product to use on its own.</p>
<p>♡ Why we love it: We chose to offer this because it helps makers create more polished emulsions with a cushioned, comfortable skin feel while staying aligned with a more natural ingredient approach. It is especially useful when a formula needs both structure and a gentler, more elegant finish.</p>
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<h4>Key Properties </h4>
<ul>
<li>INCI Name: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate</li>
<li>Emulsion Type: Oil-in-water emulsifier</li>
<li>Ionic Nature: Non-ionic</li>
<li>Form: Cream-coloured flakes</li>
<li>Typical Usage Rate: 2% to 8%</li>
<li>Phase: Oil phase</li>
<li>Oil Phase Capacity: Up to 25%</li>
<li>Compatible pH Range: 3 to 12</li>
<li>Certification: COSMOS approved</li>
<li>Compliance: RSPO-certified and compliant</li>
</ul>
<h4>What It's Used For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Make moisturising creams and everyday lotions</li>
<li>Build richer night creams and more cushioned emulsions</li>
<li>Support soft, conditioned skin feel in body lotions and hand creams</li>
<li>Improve structure and viscosity in oil-in-water formulations</li>
<li>Create gentle-feeling emulsifier systems for sensitive-skin style products</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who It's For</h4>
<p>OliveM 1000 Is For:</p>
<ul>
<li>DIY formulators making creams and lotions</li>
<li>Emulsions that need better structure, texture, and skin feel</li>
<li>Makers looking for an olive oil-derived emulsifier for oil-in-water systems</li>
</ul>
<p>OliveM 1000 Is Not For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Anhydrous products with no water phase</li>
<li>Clear water-only sprays</li>
<li>Use as a finished skincare product straight from the pack</li>
</ul>
<h4>How To Use OliveM 1000</h4>
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<li>As an Emulsifier: Use at 2% to 8% in the oil phase, heat with your oils, then emulsify with the heated water phase.</li>
<li>As a Texture Builder: Pair it with suitable oils and fatty ingredients when you want a richer, more cushioned cream or lotion texture.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Keep the total oil phase at or below 25% for more reliable stability.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: If your formula contains water-soluble additives that may affect stability, add them during cool-down where possible and run a small test batch first.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Safety Instructions</h4>
<ul>
<li>For external cosmetic formulation use only</li>
<li>Avoid inhaling dust from flakes</li>
<li>Avoid contact with eyes</li>
<li>Keep out of reach of children and pets</li>
<li>Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight</li>
</ul>
<h4>FAQs</h4>
<p>Q: Can OliveM 1000 be used on its own as the only emulsifier? <br>A: It is commonly used as a co-emulsifier to improve texture and skin feel, though it can also form part of a full emulsifier system depending on the formula.</p>
<p>Q: Is it suitable for oil-in-water emulsions only? <br>A: Yes. It is intended for oil-in-water creams and lotions rather than water-in-oil systems.</p>
<p>Q: Why should I keep the oil phase at or below 25%? <br>A: That guideline helps support emulsion stability and reduces the chance of separation in richer formulas.</p>