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Cetyl Alcohol (co-emulsifier)
$9.95
price for 100g
Ex: enter 5 to have 500g
INCI: Cetyl alcohol
Use: up to 6% concentration
Cetyl alcohol is a fatty acid derived from vegetable fat. It is hydrating and gentle on the skin. It is used as a co-emulsifier and thickener in creams and lotions, which means it helps emulsifying wax mix water and oil together. It helps stimulate foam, so it is widely used in conditioners.
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Description
Basic Solid Conditioner Recipe
For about 100g (1 large muffin pan):
- 50g of BTMS
- 5g of cetyl alcohol
- 15g of your favorite butter (coconut, mango, shea)
- 30g of your favorite oil (sunflower, olive, …)
- If desired, 1g of essential oils (our favorites: orange, lavender, cedar and rosemary).
Material:
- Scale accurate to 0.1g of preferences (or 1g)
- 1 bain-marie
- a spatula to mix and scrape the bottom of the pan.
- a silicone mold
Manual :
- In the double boiler, melt the BTMS, cetyl alcohol and butter.
- Mix and add the oil. Mix well until the mixture is well melted.
- Add your essential oils and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into your mold and wait for it to cool.
Happy creation!
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