Olivem 1000

[Arimara]

Does anyone have experience with this? Is it good for newbie lotion maker to use? Should I stick to the standard emulsifier and emollients?

 

[DeeAnna]

I have never used it, but here are a couple of articles from someone who has tried it:

http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/2014/05/emulsifiers-olivem-1000.html
http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/2015/06/why-did-my-lotion-fail-emulsifiers_9.html

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

I also use it and I get on with it well. I don't use other thickeners with it

 

[Arimara]

Thank you. I seems like good enough emulsifier. I tend to like light but thick lotions and this one seemed to fit the bill. The only thing I'm not too clear on now is whether or not it goes only in the oil phase or in both water and oil phase. I guess I will find out.

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

If I recall correctly, I put mine in the oil phase