Hey all! Anyone can recommend rheology modifiers / polymers / emulsifiers that stabilize formulas with higher quantities of oil? I have Sepinov EMT 10, Sepimax Zen and Carbopol Ultrez 20.. Looking for something similar to Sepinov, that can make "creamier" lotions, gel creams and balms, not clear gels
Asking because my skin is prone to "fungal acne," almost all wax/fatty acid esters and fatty alcohols trigger immediate breakouts. 98% of emulsifiers are not an option for me :(
I'd love to experiment with EmulThix / Aculyn 2051 (Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trideceth-6, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone) which is used in Malezia's the 5% urea moisturizer from Malezia -- an incredible product -- but I can't find it anywhere below huge bulk quantities. Perhaps due to increasing restrictions on cyclopentasiloxane ?
thank you, brilliant diy formulators !