Emulsifiers and Thickeners | Valley Blossoms https://valleyblossomstt.com Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:59:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://valleyblossomstt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-valley-blossoms-logo-1-32x32.png Emulsifiers and Thickeners | Valley Blossoms https://valleyblossomstt.com 32 32 Polysorbate 80 – 1oz https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/polysorbate-80-1oz/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:37 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6737/ Polysorbate 80 is a solubilizer, emulsifier, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, dispersing agent, and stabilizer. Use in bath fizzies, milk bath,

The post Polysorbate 80 – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Polysorbate 80 is a solubilizer, emulsifier, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, dispersing agent, and stabilizer. Use in bath fizzies, milk bath, bath melts, furniture polish and more.

Why People Use This Product:
To solubilize heavier oils (such as fixed, vegetable and base oils) into water based products. Final product is cloudy.

Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Lotions. Creams. Scrubs. Hair Conditioner. Bath Oils. Room Sprays. Linen Sprays.

Points of Interest:
Specific Gravity @ 25?C: 1.09
Saponification Value, mp KOH/g: 45.0 – 55.0
Paraben Free.

Interesting Facts:
Allows oil to bind with water. Depending on your formula, your end product may be cloudy.

Physical Form: Light Yellow Liquid
Solubility: Soluble in Water and Oil.
Country of Origin: United States
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Polysorbate 80

Directions:
Blend amount as desired into the formula.

Recommended use levels: Add at levels of 1-20%.

The post Polysorbate 80 – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Guar Gum Powder – 1oz https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/guar-gum-powder-1oz/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:37 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6736/ Guar Powder is processed to yield exceptional creamy texture to both milk and water based systems (guaranteed bland). The result

The post Guar Gum Powder – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Guar Powder is processed to yield exceptional creamy texture to both milk and water based systems (guaranteed bland). The result is creamier soups, richer tasting ice creams and smoother sauces and gravies. GuarNT 3500 F Powder is the product of choice where Guar Gum is being considered for use. Guar is an all-natural ingredient, unlike other common thickeners such as modified food starch and cellulose gum (CMC), and has been shown to provide important health benefits. INCI: Guar Gum. Typical Usage Level:0.1% to 1%. All Natural. Solubility: Cold Water Soluble. Main component: polysaccharide.

The post Guar Gum Powder – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Xanthan Gum – 1oz https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/xanthan-gum-1oz/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:37 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6735/ Xanthan Gum is specifically designed for the cosmetic (not food) industry to be used as a thickening agent. Cosmetic xanthan

The post Xanthan Gum – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Xanthan Gum is specifically designed for the cosmetic (not food) industry to be used as a thickening agent. Cosmetic xanthan gum can be used in liquid soaps, hair shampoo, shower jellies, soaps and lotions. It is the same product that major retailers use to naturally thicken products!

Why People Use This Product:
To thicken liquid washes.

Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Shower Gel. Bath Jelly. Shampoo. Liquid Soap.

Interesting Facts:
There are hundreds of different Xanthan Gums on the market. The least expensive and easiest to find is one designed for the food industry. This Xanthan Gum has been specifically designed for the cosmetic and skincare industry. It is the same product that major retailers use to naturally thicken products. Typical Use Level: 0.2-1.0%. All Natural.

Country Of Origin: Austria
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Xanthan Gum

Directions:
Measure by weight. Add to the formula as directed.

Recommended use levels:

0.2-1.0%.

The post Xanthan Gum – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Stearic Acid https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/stearic-acid/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:37 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6734/ Triple pressed palm Stearic Acid that is cosmetic grade. Stearic Acid is commonly used to emulsify lotions made from scratch.

The post Stearic Acid first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Triple pressed palm Stearic Acid that is cosmetic grade. Stearic Acid is commonly used to emulsify lotions made from scratch. This can also be used in candle manufacturing to raise the melt point and improve the hardness of candle wax.

Country Of Origin: Malaysia
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Stearic Acid

Directions:
Measure amount desired. Heat until liquid. Blend into other heated ingredients.

Recommended use levels:

Melt & Pour Soaps: 3% Lotions: 1-25%
Candles: 9-12%

The post Stearic Acid first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Emulsifying Wax Soft and Silky https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/emulsifying-wax-soft-and-silky/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:37 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6731/ Soft & Silky Emulsifying Wax is used to bind oils and water together in recipes for lotions, creams, scrubs and

The post Emulsifying Wax Soft and Silky first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Soft & Silky Emulsifying Wax is used to bind oils and water together in recipes for lotions, creams, scrubs and hair conditioner. Our Soft & Silky formula adds a powdery, soft, silky feel and a very light, whipped appearance to your handmade lotion recipes. This also works great in spray leave-in conditioners!

Country Of Origin: United States
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Emulsifying Wax

Directions:
Measure by weight. Add to formula as directed..

Recommended use levels:
Creams: 10-15%
Lotions: 3-5%

The post Emulsifying Wax Soft and Silky first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Emulsifying Wax – Conditioning https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/emulsifying-wax-conditioning/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:36 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6728/ Our Conditioning Emulsifying Wax adds a silky feel to lotion and hair care products. Lotions that use this wax tend

The post Emulsifying Wax – Conditioning first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Our Conditioning Emulsifying Wax adds a silky feel to lotion and hair care products. Lotions that use this wax tend to have a very light, whipped appearance. This product can also be used in leave-in hair conditioners for all hair types because it is known to tame and detangle. Light odor that fades into the product.
Country Of Origin: United States
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Emulsifying Wax

Directions:
Measure by weight. Add to the formula as directed.

Recommended use levels:
Creams: 10-15%
Lotions: 1-8%
Hair Care: 1-8%

The post Emulsifying Wax – Conditioning first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol – 4oz https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/cetyl-stearyl-alcohol-4oz/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:36 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6725/ This is a white, waxy solid, in flake or bead form, which is used in ointments, creams, conditioners and lotions

The post Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol – 4oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> This is a white, waxy solid, in flake or bead form, which is used in ointments, creams, conditioners and lotions as a mild vegetable emulsifier, skin softener, conditioner and thickener. This is a fatty acid chain derived from either coconut or palm oil to which an alcohol has been added. It is a very effective thickener that helps form extremely stable emulsions in water-in-oil (full moisturizer) and oil-in-water (oil-free lotion) preparations.
When one hears ?alcohol? usually what comes to mind are rubbing alcohol or grain alcohol….both are very drying on the skin. Then there are what are known as fatty alcohols which are usually produced from saturated fats in nuts and plants and their effects on the skin are quite different from ethyl alcohol; one of them is Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol. According to the FDA, cosmetic products labeled ?alcohol free? may contain cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl, or lanolin alcohols.
Recommended usage: 1.5% to 5.5% of your lotion or cream recipe. May be used in conjunction with emulsifying wax. Per the manufacturer, this product is 30/70. It?s free of phthalates and does not contain parabens. This product is made in the U.S.
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol, a/k/a Cetearyl Alcohol, is a plant based product usually extracted from coconut oil. The vendor has provided the following information to assist customers who are confused about cetyl alcohol and cetyl stearyl alcohol.
There will be slight differences between the two. Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol are the two major components of Cetearyl Alcohol. These ingredients are all fatty alcohols and are widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, especially in skin lotions and creams.
Cetyl alcohol helps to form a protective barrier on the skin so water cannot evaporate, thus locking in the moisture.
– Cetyl alcohol: emollient
– Cetearyl Alcohol: emollient, emulsifier
RE: INCI. Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol?s most common INCI is Cetearyl Alcohol, but Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol may also be used as the INCI. We have no other information to provide for this product.

The post Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol – 4oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Carnauba Wax – 1oz https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/carnauba-wax-1oz/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:36 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6724/ Carnauba Wax is a natural non-animal based wax. It is known as “queen of waxes? and comes in the form

The post Carnauba Wax – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Carnauba Wax is a natural non-animal based wax. It is known as “queen of waxes? and comes in the form of hard yellow flakes. When combined with beeswax, carnauba wax can produce a glossy finish. Our Carnauba Wax is 100% pure and cosmetic grade. Use this vegan wax in lip products, lotion bars and wax tarts.

Why People Use This Product:
Base product for lip and lotion bar formulations. Vegan Wax.

Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Lip Products. Lotions.

Interesting Facts:
Carnauba Wax is a natural non-animal based wax that is derived from the leaves of a plant native to northeastern Brazil, the carnauba palm. It is known as “queen of waxes? and comes in the form of hard yellow flakes. When combined with beeswax, carnauba wax can produce a glossy finish. It is used as a coating on dental floss and is the main ingredient in surfboard wax, combined with coconut oil. Carnauba wax is a prominent ingredient in many cosmetic formulations. Our Carnauba Wax is 100% pure and cosmetic grade. All Natural.

Physical Form: Yellow Flakes
Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Country of Origin: Brazil (Refined in the United States)
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Carnauba Wax

Directions:
Measure by weight. Add to the formula as directed.

Recommended use levels:

Lip Products: 2%, Increase as Desired
Lotions: 5%, Increase as Desired

The post Carnauba Wax – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Candelilla Wax – 1oz https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/candelilla-wax-1oz/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:36 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6723/ Our Candelilla Wax is 100% pure and cosmetic grade. It is a very hard wax with superior quality. Mixes well

The post Candelilla Wax – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> Our Candelilla Wax is 100% pure and cosmetic grade. It is a very hard wax with superior quality. Mixes well into most formulas containing animal, vegetable and mineral oils. Non-animal based wax. Great for lip balm, cuticle cream, lotions bars and wax tarts. It is quick absorbing and also very emollient, making it great to soothe chapped lips.

Why People Use This Product:
Base product for lip and lotion bar formulations.

Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Lip Products. Lotions.

Interesting Facts:
Candelilla Wax is a natural non-animal based wax. Plants producing candelilla wax grows in Mexico, in the North Central Plains, and the Chihuahuan Desert. It is a very hard wax with superior quality. It mixes well into most formulas containing animal, vegetable and mineral ingredients as well as a large variety of natural and synthetic resins. Our Candelilla Wax is 100% pure and cosmetic grade. All Natural.

Physical Form: Yellow Pastilles
Solubility: Insoluble in Water
Country of Origin: Mexico (Refined in the United States)
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Candelilla Wax

Directions:
Measure by weight. Add to the formula as directed.

Recommended use levels:

Lip Products: 2%, Increase as Desired
Lotions: 5%, Increase as Desired

The post Candelilla Wax – 1oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> BTMS (25) – 4oz https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/btms-25-4oz/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:11:36 +0000 https://valleyblossomstt.com/product/import-placeholder-for-6722/ BTMS – 25 is an emulsified wax that produces a thick and creamy emulsion that feels light and hydrating. This

The post BTMS (25) – 4oz first appeared on Valley Blossoms.]]> BTMS – 25 is an emulsified wax that produces a thick and creamy emulsion that feels light and hydrating. This ingredient is perfect for hair products, especially leave-in conditioners, and many other products. BTMS- 25 is also great for light skin creams!

BTMS – 25 is an emulsified wax that produces a thick and creamy emulsion that feels light and hydrating. This ingredient is perfect for hair products, especially leave-in conditioners, and many other products. This wax provides a soft and powdery feel in lotions and creams. This wax is refined, deodorized and comes in the form of white to off-white pastilles. Light odor that fades into the product. BTMS – 25 has great detangling and softening properties.

Country Of Origin: United States
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Directions:
Measure by weight. Add to the formula as directed.

Recommended use levels:

1-10%

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