The components

of an emulsion

The components

of an emulsion

The components of an emulsion

The interaction of gelling agent, emulsifier, fatty alcohol and co-emulsifier defines the consistency and the stability of the emulsion.
Cosmetic Services - four puzzle pieces labelled Gelling agent, Lipids FA, Emulsifier and Co-emulsifier

 

Potential components of an emulsion

Additives such as fragrance, active ingredients or preservatives can disrupt the structure, consistency and stability of the emulsion by weakening the stabilizing components.

Cosmetic Services - five puzzle pieces labelled Gelling agent, Lipids FA, Emulsifier, Co-emulsifier and additives, four of them are grey, the one labelled additives is pink

Cosmetic Services - four puzzle pieces labelled Gelling agent, Lipids FA, Emulsifier and Co-emulsifier showing that together they allow total stability

Documentation

RAHN-Good-to-Know_Components-of-an-emulsion

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Sandra Gut

Sandra Gut

Portfolio & Application Laboratory Manager Cosmetics

RAHN (UK) Ltd.