Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS)

Our ethylene glycol monostearate is a naturally produced fatty acid that is used in cosmetics and skin care products as a thickening and emollient agent. It is primarily used to improve the texture and feel of skincare products. 

INCI Name- Glycol Stearate

WHY YOU NEED IT -

Our ethylene glycol monostearate is an excellent moisturizer and hydrator that will give your skin a soft and smooth appearance. It also helps to nourish and protect the skin, giving it a dewy look.It works well with every skin type and improves your skin natural moisture retention capabilities.  

• Its emollient property keeps your scalp and hair nourished and hydrated, especially, for people with dry and frizzy hair. 
• It helps to increase the viscosity of your DIY formulation, hence, adding the desired thickness to your product.
• It is used as an opacifier in many cosmetic products, as it makes the formulation opaque or translucent.
• It is compatible with other surfactants and active ingredients, thus providing stability to your formulation.

PROCESS OF USING- 

• Heat the water and oil phases of your DIY formulation separately.
• Add our ethylene glycol monostearate to the heated water phase.
• Add active and stabilizing ingredients to the water phase. 
• Blend both the phases using a mini-mixer until a homogenous mixture is obtained.