OLEAMULS® OW

OLEAMULS® OW is a mixed non-ionic / anionic emulsifying system, with non-ionic behavior based on upcycled and not edible vegetal waste from olive oil production and Polyglycerol from vegetable glycerin. It forms a liquid crystals structure that helps to retain the aqueous phase and the moisturizing effect of the formula.

Used at 3% to 6%, it enables the incorporation of a polar or medium-polar oil phase, including systems in which natural oils are used as the sole lipid source. It is specifically designed to obtain light and evanescent texture easy to absorb. Remarkably versatile in terms of formulation and compatibility with all active ingredients, it is also extremely well-tolerated by the skin.

OLEAMULS® OW does not need high amount of rheology modifiers or specific additives, it exhibits limited thixotropic behavior with viscosity stable over time and low sensitivity to temperature variations.

The product is suited for use with all of the processing methods normally employed in the cosmetics/pharmaceutical industries.

Recommended emulsification procedure:

• Heat the oil phase until completely melted.
• Add OLEAMULS® OW to the water phase and heat until fully melted.
• Slowly add the oil phase to the heated water phase while mixing.
• Homogenize thoroughly using a turbo-emulsifier.
• Continue stirring until the temperature reaches approximately 40°C, then add the preservative system, fragrance, and any heat-sensitive active ingredients.
• Perform a final homogenization step using a turbo-emulsifier to improve emulsion stability.