Collection: Emulsifying Wax NF

Functional, Actives & Additives

Cetearyl Alcohol & Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying Wax NF,the NF designating National Formulary grade, meaning it meets pharmaceutical standards,is a blend of cetearyl alcohol and polysorbate 60 that functions as a reliable, versatile emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions. It is one of the most widely used emulsifiers in both professional and artisan cosmetic formulation, valued for its ease of use, its stability across a wide range of formulas, and its consistent, predictable performance.

In our lotion and body butter formulas where Olivem 1000 is not the primary emulsifier, Emulsifying Wax NF provides the structural framework that holds the oil and water phases together, creating stable, consistent emulsions that maintain their integrity throughout their shelf life.

How It Works

Emulsifying Wax NF works by surrounding droplets of oil in a water-based formula and preventing them from coalescing and separating. The cetearyl alcohol component provides structure and thickness to the emulsion, while the polysorbate 60 component provides the emulsifying action that keeps oil and water phases combined. The result is a stable, consistent lotion or cream texture that maintains its appearance and performance from the first use to the last.