Your favorite emulsifier?

[Romane]

I always use Polawx, it works great, but I'm looking for a lighter emulsifier: Polawax is a bit greasy.
What about Olivem? And Ecomulse? Is it as easy to use as Polawax? Is it light?

 

[paillo]

I always use Polawx, it works great, but I'm looking for a lighter emulsifier: Polawax is a bit greasy.
What about Olivem? And Ecomulse? Is it as easy to use as Polawax? Is it light?

i'm using polawax too and agree it's a little greasy. glad you asked the question, hoping for enlightenment too!

 

[Deda]

I like BTMS or BTMS-50.

I use them in most applications.

 

[Romane]

What's the difference between the two BTMS?

 

[Deda]

Which one to use, like anything else, depends on your formula and what properties you want.

I use BTMS in lotions and scrubs and the 50 in hair stuff.

 

[opalgirl]

I'm wanting to do some emulsified scrubs. What is BTMS and where do you get it? Thanks!

 

[soapbuddy]

I'm wanting to do some emulsified scrubs. What is BTMS and where do you get it? Thanks!

I'm pretty sure you can get it at lotioncrafter.com

 

[Romane]

I tried BTMS and it's great: leves a nice silky touch, not greasy. I mixed ti with 1/4 of Polawax and the emulsion is very stable.

 

[Catmehndi]

You may also try to use Lanette Wax - it's SLS free and it works great in lotions and such.

 

[agriffin]

Which one to use, like anything else, depends on your formula and what properties you want.

I use BTMS in lotions and scrubs and the 50 in hair stuff.

Ditto. I get mine at theherbarie.com .

 

[DMCC]

In some of my formulas I mix the Polawax/e-wax with BTMS. I love the feel with this combination. I also get my BTMS from The Herbarie and Brambleberry.