{"title":"Emulsifiers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cetyl-alcohol","title":"Cetyl Alcohol","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Cetyl Alcohol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol with a chain length of sixteen carbon atoms (C16). You get it as white, odourless pellets that melt around 49°C. In a formula it does three things at once: it thickens, it stabilises the emulsion and it softens the skin. This makes it one of the most commonly used base ingredients in creams, lotions and conditioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Cetyl Alcohol is plant-based, consists of at least 98% of the C16 fraction and is \u003cstrong\u003eRSPO Mass Balance certified\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fatty alcohols with this chain length come from the palm chain, because palm oil is naturally rich in palmitic acid (C16). We therefore deliberately choose RSPO-certified sources. We'll explain further down what that means exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot to be confused with ordinary alcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is confusing. Fatty alcohol has nothing to do with the alcohol in disinfectant or perfume. That's ethanol: volatile, drying and irritating. Fatty alcohols are solid, waxy substances found in plants that protect the plant from drying out. On your skin they work exactly the same way: softening, protective and moisture-retaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the benefits of Cetyl Alcohol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickens and stabilises your formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCetyl Alcohol gives creams and lotions body and keeps the emulsion together, so your product doesn't separate. Batch after batch the same structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, gliding skin feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf the fatty alcohols, C16 gives the lightest and most gliding feel. Your product spreads smoothly and doesn't feel heavy or sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports the skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt forms a thin, breathable layer that helps limit transepidermal water loss. Pleasant for dry or quickly tense skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely odourless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA neutral base that doesn't influence your fragrance profile. Ideal in fragrance-free formulas or when you want essential oils to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle on the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFatty alcohols are well tolerated by almost every skin type, including sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Cetyl Alcohol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to the oil phase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cetyl Alcohol must melt completely before you start emulsifying. Heat the fat phase to 60 to 70°C. You cannot add it to a cold mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dosage: 1 to 3%.\u003c\/strong\u003e Within that range, the more you use, the thicker and firmer your final product. For a light lotion you're around 1%, for a rich cream or body butter towards 3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways combine with a primary emulsifier\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/olivem-1000-natuurlijke-emulgator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOlivem 1000\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/vegetal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVegetal \/ Montanov 68\u003c\/a\u003e. Cetyl Alcohol is a co-emulsifier and structure former, not a standalone emulsifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e let your emulsion cool slowly. Too fast cooling can give slight graininess or white spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's so special about it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent about the origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn an INCI list you never see where a fatty alcohol comes from. Cetyl Alcohol is called Cetyl Alcohol, whether it comes from palm, coconut or petrochemistry. We think you should be able to know that. Our Cetyl Alcohol comes from the palm chain and is RSPO Mass Balance certified. Mass Balance means that certified sustainable palm and non-certified palm can be mixed in the supply chain, but no more certified material can ever be sold than is actually produced sustainably. For this chain length, this is currently the most responsible route that is actually available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe difference with the other fatty alcohols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC16 is the lightest of the three. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/stearyl-alcohol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStearyl Alcohol\u003c\/a\u003e (C18) gives a firmer, more waxy result and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/cetearyl-alcohol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCetearyl Alcohol\u003c\/a\u003e is a blend of both, which gives you the middle ground. If you want a light, quickly absorbing cream, then Cetyl is your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA name with a past\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCetyl comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003ecetus\u003c\/em\u003e, which means whale. Fatty alcohols were indeed obtained from spermaceti, whale oil, in the past. That's long gone. Nowadays all cosmetic Cetyl Alcohol is plant-based or synthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Heroes","offers":[{"title":"100 gram","offer_id":29579626705,"sku":"CETA100","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram","offer_id":29579626769,"sku":"CETA250","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/6689\/files\/NHS-816-100g-pouch-2K.png?v=1732729996"},{"product_id":"olivem-1000-natuurlijke-emulgator","title":"Natural Emulsifier (Olivem 1000)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Olivem 1000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivem 1000 is a plant-based emulsifier that ensures your homemade face products become beautiful blends. An emulsifier helps mix water-based ingredients with oil-based ingredients, so you get a beautiful smooth cream or lotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivem 1000 is made from olive oil and you can use it in shampoos, conditioners, face creams, lotions, mascara and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from PEGs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives products good spreadability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbs quickly and well into the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs comparable to the sebum of our skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help slow down the aging process of the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help soothe irritated skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help strengthen an SPF in your product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect your skin against air pollution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixes well with acidic and alkaline products and with electrolytes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives your skin a beautiful \u003cem\u003eglow\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Olivem 1000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a serum\u003c\/strong\u003e: add 3% Olivem 1000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a lotion or light cream\u003c\/strong\u003e: add 4-5% Olivem 1000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cream\u003c\/strong\u003e: add 6-8% Olivem 1000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo properly incorporate Olivem 1000 into your products it's smart to also add a stabilizer to your product, such as 0.2% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/xanthaangom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003exanthan gum\u003c\/a\u003e or 1-2%\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/cetyl-alcohol\"\u003e cetyl alcohol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore cool, dark and dry, then the Olivem 1000 will keep good for about five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is so special about it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other emulsifiers, Olivem 1000 mixes well with both acidic and alkaline products. In addition, this emulsifier not only ensures a beautiful smooth product, but also supports your product: Olivem 1000 nourishes and softens the skin and is comparable in substance to our body's own sebum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Heroes","offers":[{"title":"50 gram","offer_id":31473333370935,"sku":"OLIV-NH-1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 gram","offer_id":31473333403703,"sku":"OLIV-NH-2","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/6689\/files\/NHS-844-100g-pouch-2K_f5636696-3c74-45ea-8550-b9f7923edbb8.png?v=1732710575"},{"product_id":"solubol-plantaardige-emulgator","title":"Natural Solvent \/ Solubilizer (Solubol)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Solubol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolubol is a plant-based emulsifier that helps essential oils blend better with water. Essential for making DIY water-based skincare products, such as a body spray, facial toner or body lotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolubol is a clear, odorless liquid made from vegetable glycerin, water, soy lecithin, coconut extract, vitamin C, citric acid, vitamin E and rosemary extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlends essential oils with water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential oils dissolve well in a carrier oil, but not in water. If you want to mix oil with water, you therefore always need an emulsifier, such as Solubol. This way your essential oils won't float on top of your room spray or toner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany emulsifiers are synthetic, but Solubol consists entirely of natural ingredients. Moreover, this emulsifier contains no alcohol or other preservatives, except antioxidants to protect the product against free radicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using Solubol, you always use four times as many drops as the essential oil you want to dissolve. So if you use 4 drops of Lemon Essential Oil, you mix that with 16 drops of Solubol and add water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Solubol is an O\/W emulsifier. It dissolves oil droplets in water. This can be up to a maximum of 2%. This means that with 2% essential oil you must add 8% Solubol, to which you can then add 90% water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easiest to pre-combine the essential oil with Solubol in a dropper bottle, so you don't have to remix the two each time. Is the mixture too thick for the dropper? Then add a little hydrosol, such as Witch Hazel or Chamomile Water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is using Solubol important?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf essential oils don't blend properly with other ingredients, such as water, they remain undiluted. Most essential oils cannot be used undiluted and you therefore always mix them with a carrier oil. In situations where you don't want to use a carrier oil and you do want to mix your essential oils with water or other liquid ingredients, Solubol is an ideal solution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Heroes","offers":[{"title":"30 ml","offer_id":32135253950519,"sku":"SOLUB-NH-1","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":32135253983287,"sku":"SOLUB-NH-2","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/6689\/files\/NatuurlijkOplosmiddel-30.png?v=1700734711"},{"product_id":"vegetal","title":"Natural Emulsifier (Vegetal \/ Montanov 68)","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" guid=\"f89fab1f-320e-4314-bf34-5a99cda1d49b\"\u003eWhat is Vegetal \/ Montanov 68?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"244d7375-2bee-4864-99f6-7d00e18e63f4\"\u003eVegetal\/Montanov 68 is a plant-based emulsifier that ensures your homemade face products become beautiful blends. An emulsifier helps water-based ingredients mix with oil-based ingredients, so you get a beautiful smooth cream or lotion that is excellently absorbed by the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 guid=\"8318cb99-a4b1-451b-a48a-03bfb7dc650f\"\u003eHow is Vegetal \/ Montanov 68 made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"faffe627-a000-4c05-a984-06b363b70a4a\"\u003eVegetal\/ Montanov 68 consists of a combination between glucose (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCetearyl Glucoside) \u003c\/span\u003eand fatty alcohol (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCetearyl Alcohol). \u003c\/span\u003eThe fatty alcohols in this Vegetal are derived from palm oil, coconut oil and rapeseed oil. Through a process called \"glycosylation\" the sugar chains of the glucose are connected to the fatty alcohols. After that it is filtered and pressed into pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 guid=\"a13e2de0-2ec6-46ad-b304-6aec0dff282a\"\u003eNot the same as alcohol.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"7f94830c-7531-48ce-98b5-ff88dc54e7ec\"\u003eEven though the term fatty alcohol contains \"alcohol\", they are absolutely not comparable to each other. Fatty alcohol doesn't resemble in any way the alcohol you know as an irritating drying substance. Fatty alcohols are greasy, waxy substances that occur in plants. They protect the plant against dehydration and external influences. For the skin they are also soothing, protective and hydrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 guid=\"052d6e48-3b55-4f55-832f-31104ac14240\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 guid=\"24cf05ce-0e1f-47db-86aa-805e71deacb6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrates protects and soothes the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"52ba982b-a0cb-42de-bb6e-9fa2ceedf71b\"\u003eVegetal\/ Montanov 68 is a non-ionic emulsifier with a lamellar structure that resembles the lamellar structure of our own skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"52ba982b-a0cb-42de-bb6e-9fa2ceedf71b\"\u003eWhat is a lamellar structure? Simply put, this means that our skin has devised a clever system to let water and oil exist side by side. The skin needs fat to retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"52ba982b-a0cb-42de-bb6e-9fa2ceedf71b\"\u003eThe skin's balance gets disrupted when moisture loss occurs due to a lack of skin fat. To restore this balance you need a cream that contains water as well as oil. Vegetal\/ Montanov 68 ensures that oil droplets are distributed over the skin via a lamellar structure so that the skin's moisture and fat content is restored. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 guid=\"3a1562c3-748e-47e1-9cb1-cdb590321600\"\u003eMore benefits of Vegetal\/Montanov 68.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"daeba974-8df9-49ae-9be4-4c1eeed8dc95\"\u003ePEG free emulsifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"f8d597a0-17d0-4c07-b8b2-b553252bee65\"\u003eRich skin feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"826a45cb-a751-4aae-957d-9413af328da4\"\u003eLong-lasting hydration (up to 5 hours after application)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"6097eaae-4d28-4882-8e8e-ecf82baadce8\"\u003eEffective against moisture loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"815bd1f4-cba3-459e-8e0a-8743a2264e3a\"\u003eEmulsifies all types of plant-based and synthetic oils, waxes and butters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"5762b250-12d9-42b5-9dba-c4a4963ff46a\"\u003eSuitable for a wide pH range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 guid=\"2cbb56dd-9d96-4346-9448-a550b6aa5473\"\u003eHow do you use Vegetal\/Montanov 68?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"ba0b9e9a-7d52-4e1c-b009-7f01a8fe4669\"\u003eYou add Vegetal\/Montanov 68 to the oil phase of your formula. Depending on the thickness of the cream or lotion you want to make you add 3% to 8% Vegetal to your recipe. If you are a beginner we recommend you start with a ratio of 25% oil, 6% Vegetal\/Montanov and the rest water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"7ff28cf3-20f2-4cc7-9d37-e37fe4de0205\"\u003eVegetal\/Montanov 68 works well together with oils, but also with butters and waxes. You add the emulsifier to your oil mixture and it must be heated to 70-75 degrees before it is mixed with the water phase, which must also be at 70-75 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"83dc0d58-be1c-45fe-9fe9-4f090637c058\"\u003eTo properly incorporate Vegetal\/ Montanov 68 in your products it is smart to also add a stabilizer to your water phase, such as 0.2% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/xanthaangom\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/xanthaangom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003exanthan gum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Heroes","offers":[{"title":"50 gram","offer_id":32359343947831,"sku":"VEGTL-NH-2","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 gram","offer_id":32359343915063,"sku":"VEGTL-NH-1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/6689\/files\/NHS-852-100g-pouch-2K.png?v=1732710200"},{"product_id":"koud-proces-emulgator-olivem-2090g","title":"Cold Process Emulsifier (Olivem 2090G)","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" guid=\"055eab16-5d27-4caf-b339-51b2fa0123cb\"\u003eWhat is Olivem 2090\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"97db036f-a096-492f-b732-334f6e2137a1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlivem 2090 combines the good properties of olive oil with another substance called polyricinoleic acid to create a mixture that works very well as an emulsifier, which means it helps to keep mixtures of oil and water stable. At the same time, it ensures that the skin is well hydrated and feels pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" guid=\"cadbb633-8133-4376-bab6-f4c897b23961\"\u003eBenefits of Olivem 2090\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" guid=\"23b3d985-5f8e-4ce7-a234-caeae6b5f710\"\u003eSuitable for the cold process method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"c07cd682-f789-4853-ad65-da0e0770589f\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis ingredient is specially designed to make creating your own creams and lotions as easy as possible. You don't need to heat your mixture before emulsifying it. However, you must add the water drop by drop while stirring continuously. This requires some patience and you preferably use a mechanical mixer for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" guid=\"332ef7bc-2445-4ff7-97a1-96324c6c1b8b\"\u003eNourishes the skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"e17d5000-54f3-4977-9d43-2517b8de23de\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlivem 2090 hydrates deep into the skin. It is derived from natural sources and perfect for when you want to be kind to your skin and the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" guid=\"3216f0ed-6a10-41e3-bf63-a30caf55107e\"\u003eFeels light and soft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"6737dd6f-615e-4721-94dd-ef176a5844d3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSay goodbye to heavy, greasy creams. The end result feels light and silky soft on the skin, absolutely perfect for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" guid=\"34ac52b7-a801-4b41-a9aa-ae3e6eeb04b0\"\u003eHow do you use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"b14e9359-a88a-4c2c-a7a8-79e7b6c6d600\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou add Olivem 2090 to the oil phase of your formula. Depending on the thickness of the cream or lotion you want to make, you add 2% to 4% to your recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"b14e9359-a88a-4c2c-a7a8-79e7b6c6d600\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse in Oil Cleanser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"b14e9359-a88a-4c2c-a7a8-79e7b6c6d600\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake your own oil cleanser with Olivem 2090 and watch your oil serum transform into a milky substance when water is added! Simply add 3% Olivem 2090 to your recipe that consists entirely of oil and your oil cleanser is ready!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"b14e9359-a88a-4c2c-a7a8-79e7b6c6d600\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse in water-based cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"b14e9359-a88a-4c2c-a7a8-79e7b6c6d600\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you want to use Olivem 2090 as a cold process emulsifier, you use 3% in your recipe. You add it to the oil phase of your cream, and add water drop by drop to emulsify it. You can make 30% to 40% of your formula consist of oil. You don't need to heat the phases beforehand. However, you do need a mixer that can mix quickly while you drip the water in drop by drop, otherwise it won't work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"b14e9359-a88a-4c2c-a7a8-79e7b6c6d600\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: Add a mix of glycerin(5%) and xanthan gum(0.2%) to your recipe for better stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" guid=\"1ca834d2-ccd0-4e68-89c0-266042d21fed\"\u003eWhat is so special about Olivem 2090\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-guid=\"ce8f1d61-81e3-46a8-a78c-b168097e007e\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith Olivem 2090 you don't need heating! You can add special botanical ingredients and heat-sensitive oils to your cream this way without being afraid that they will oxidize or get damaged. In addition, this is the only emulsifier that gives a super light and hydrating feeling on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Heroes","offers":[{"title":"30 ml","offer_id":56864658194807,"sku":"KOUD-NH-3","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":47519552143701,"sku":"KOUD-NH-1","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 ml","offer_id":47519552176469,"sku":"KOUD-NH-2","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/6689\/files\/Olivem-100.png?v=1702476040"},{"product_id":"cetearyl-alcohol","title":"Cetearyl Alcohol","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Cetearyl Alcohol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCetearyl Alcohol is not a single substance but a blend of two fatty alcohols: Cetyl Alcohol (C16) and Stearyl Alcohol (C18). This combination makes it the most versatile base ingredient of the three. You get the lightness and slip of C16 together with the firmness and stability of C18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a formula, it works as a co-emulsifier, thickener and emollient. It helps keep oil and water together so your product doesn't separate, gives creams and lotions a full creamy texture without stickiness, and forms a protective layer on the skin that helps retain moisture. That's why you'll find it in virtually every cream, lotion, body butter and conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Cetearyl Alcohol is plant-based, vegan and \u003cstrong\u003eRSPO Mass Balance certified\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fatty alcohols with these chain lengths come from the palm chain. We therefore consciously purchase RSPO-certified products, and explain further down what that means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot to be confused with regular alcohol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its name, a fatty alcohol has nothing in common with the alcohol found in disinfectants or perfume. Ethanol is volatile, drying and irritating. Fatty alcohols are solid, waxy substances that plants use to protect themselves from dehydration. On the skin, they work exactly the same way: softening and moisture-retaining instead of drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the benefits of Cetearyl Alcohol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickens and stabilizes formulas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCetearyl Alcohol provides a creamy, full texture in creams, lotions and conditioners. It makes products firmer without making them feel sticky or heavy, and prevents formulas from separating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports the emulsion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy keeping oil and water together, Cetearyl Alcohol helps keep your emulsion stable. This provides consistent quality, batch after batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrates and softens the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt forms a protective layer that helps retain moisture and prevents dehydration. Ideal for dry and sensitive skin types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooths and detangles hair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conditioners, Cetearyl Alcohol softens the hair shaft, making hair less frizzy and easier to comb. It provides a soft, smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMild and skin-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike drying alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol is non-irritating and suitable for sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most versatile choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause you get the properties of two chain lengths in one ingredient, Cetearyl Alcohol is often the simplest choice if you're still experimenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Cetearyl Alcohol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to the oil phase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely melt Cetearyl Alcohol at 60 to 70°C in the fatty phase, then mix with the water phase at equal temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended dosage: 2 to 5%.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a light lotion you'll be around 2%, for a rich cream or body butter towards 5%. In conditioners and hair masks, 2 to 4% works nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways combine with a primary emulsifier\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/olivem-1000-natuurlijke-emulgator\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOlivem 1000\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/vegetal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVegetal \/ Montanov 68\u003c\/a\u003e. Cetearyl Alcohol is a co-emulsifier and structure builder, not a standalone emulsifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let your emulsion cool down slowly. Cooling too quickly can cause graininess or white specks. Cetearyl Alcohol combines well with plant oils, butters and waxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes Cetearyl Alcohol so special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo chain lengths in one ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause C16 and C18 exist side by side in the blend, they crystallize slightly differently than each on their own. This gives a finer, smoother crystal structure and thus a creamier end result. It's not for nothing that it's the most widely used structure-building ingredient in cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent about sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn an INCI list, you never see where a fatty alcohol comes from. Cetearyl Alcohol is always called Cetearyl Alcohol, whether the source is palm, coconut or petrochemical. We think you should know that. Our Cetearyl Alcohol comes from the palm chain and is RSPO Mass Balance certified. Mass Balance means that certified sustainable and non-certified palm can be mixed in the supply chain, but no more certified material may be sold than is actually sustainably produced. Cetearyl Alcohol from a non-palm source barely exists, so for this ingredient RSPO is the most responsible route that is actually available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe difference with the individual fatty alcohols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want more control over your texture, you can also work with the individual components. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/cetyl-alcohol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCetyl Alcohol\u003c\/a\u003e (C16) gives a lighter, more slippery feel and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/stearyl-alcohol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStearyl Alcohol\u003c\/a\u003e (C18) gives a firmer, more waxy result. 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