This thickening agent has garnered appreciation for its widespread use in personal care products, cosmetics, paints, and dyes. It is produced by the esterification of stearic acid which is derived from palm kernel oil or other vegetable oils.
 INCI name- PEG-150 Distearate
WHY YOU NEED IT-
- It is used to thicken products like shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, hand washes, shaving creams, etc.
- It is an excellent emulsifier and is usually added to creams and lotions.
- It mixes well with water and oil and enables them to clean dirt and grime from the surface.
- It forms a film on the hair and reduces static and is therefore used in conditioners.
PROCESS OF USING-
- Heat it with other surfactants at 60oC and melt it completely.
- Mix this blend into the water phase at 35oC and stir.
- Add oil phase and adjust the pH.
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