What Are Emulsifiers For?
Emulsifiers are special ingredients used in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic products to help mix oil and water. Normally, oil and water don’t mix — oil floats on top and separates. That’s because they behave differently: oil pushes water away, and water doesn’t like to mix with oil.
An emulsifier works like a helper or middleman. It holds the oil and water together so they stay mixed, smooth, and creamy.
Think of emulsifiers as the secret ingredient that ensures your cream, lotion, or shampoo stays perfectly blended without separating into oily and watery layers.
Our Emulsifiers & How to Use Them
At Brightpack , we offer a range of emulsifiers designed to help you create smooth, stable, and high-quality products. Here’s a closer look at each one and what they’re best used for.
Ceteareth 20 is a non-ionic emulsifier made from natural fatty alcohols. It’s known for its excellent ability to blend oil and water, creating smooth, stable products. This emulsifier is gentle on the skin, making it perfect for skincare and haircare products. It improves the texture of lotions, serums, and conditioners, ensuring they feel nice and smooth when applied.
Best For: Moisturisers, conditioners, body washes, and serums.
How It Works: It helps blend oil and water, creating a consistent, easy-to-apply texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that works as both an emulsifier and thickener. It’s commonly used to add a rich, creamy texture to products like moisturisers and hair conditioners. Besides blending oil and water, Cetearyl Alcohol also helps improve the feel of the product by softening and smoothing the skin or hair.
Best For: Creams, lotions, conditioners, and styling products.
How It Works: It thickens products and creates a smooth, rich texture, while also stabilising emulsions.
Castor Wax is an emulsifier and solubiliser that helps mix oils and fragrances into water-based products. Without it, oils would float on top or separate. Castor Wax keeps everything blended and clear, so your product looks good and works well.
It’s perfect for things like body sprays, room mists, toners, or shampoos that have added scents. It also helps moisturise the skin by forming a light protective layer.
Best For: Lotions, creams, shampoos, and fragrance products.
How It Works: It stabilises emulsions and ensures that oils are evenly mixed into water-based products.
Polysorbate-20 is a gentle emulsifier that helps oils and fragrances mix into water-based products. It’s often used in products like body lotions, shampoos, and cleansers. It helps ensure that ingredients are evenly distributed and that the product maintains its texture over time. It’s also non-irritating, making it perfect for sensitive skin.
Best For: Skincare products like lotions, haircare products, and cosmetics.
How It Works: It solubilises oils and ensures they don’t separate, giving products a smooth, uniform feel.
Why Choose Our Emulsifiers
Our emulsifiers are specifically designed to make your products better. Whether you're creating a rich, moisturising cream, a gentle shampoo, or a nourishing conditioner, our emulsifiers help you achieve the perfect texture and consistency. They ensure that your products are smooth, stable, and effective—without any separation.
By choosing Brightpack's emulsifiers, you’re guaranteed to create high-quality, long-lasting products that your customers will love!
