Emulsifying Wax

What is an Emulsifying Wax?

An Emulsifying wax is an alternative to petroleum based products. Emulsifying waxes keeps skin hydrated and gives easy penetration to skin. Emulsifying waxes catergorised into Anionic and Non-Ionic emulsifying waxes. Emulsifying waxes are rich in shine and gives non-oily/non- greasy feel.

• Vegarol EW 100– Anionic Emulsifying waxes are used in Skin creams, antiperspirants, hair conditioners and hair relaxers.
• Vegarol EW 200– Non Ionic Emulsifying waxes are used in Skin cream and suncare products.

We may define emulsifying wax as a cosmetic emulsifying ingredient with ingredient name followed by the initial NF. This shows that it conforms to the specifications of the National Formulary.

Also, these are formed when a waxy material is treated with detergent. The detergent can be a cleanser that dissolves in water like sodium dodecyl sulphate. This cause it to make oil and water bind into a smooth emulsion.

In particular, adding the detergent to the oil to form the wax is called ethoxylation. Further, other emulsifiers might be added to make it a lot easier for use. Thus, this  provides a significant advantage in the pharma industries.

But, this originally derives from plant oils showing they are mostly vegetable-based. It has one of the popularly used emulsifying agents called cetearyl alcohol. This also has vegetable origin, reducing the tension about it being any chemical.

Additionally, emulsifying wax is a white waxy solid with a low fatty alcohol odor. It acts as a binding agent for oil and water, so that they mix and blend to make toners, lotions, and facial moisturizers.

In short, emulsifying wax provides a smooth consistency to creams and lotion and helps them from separating. Further, this wax acts essentially as a glue that holds all those important cleansing oil together present in the moisturizer.

Consequently, such important ingredient for cosmetic products could easily be found in Bansal Trading Company. We offer emulsifying wax at budget-friendly cost that let you order according to your budget. For this purpose, our adept team deals with the most proficient manufacturer of emulsifying wax. Then we supply and distribute this wax, bringing no inconvenience to our clients.