Basic lotion recipe with Olivem 1000
Ingredients:
- 5 g Olivem1000 emulsifier
- 20 g butter or oil
- 77 g boiled or distilled water
- 1 g preservative
- 1 g fragrance oil or essential oil
Preparation:
1. Heat the emulsifier and oils until all solid components have melted and the liquid is transparent (around 70-75°C or 158-167°F).
Cool the boiled water to the same temperature, 70°C. Mix the two phases together by slowly adding the fat mixture to the water mixture. Stir for a couple of minutes, then stir occasionally until the mixture is lukewarm. Add the fragrance and preservative.
Emulsifying will form a crystalline structure. The final viscosity is achieved within 24 hours and is generally 20% more viscous than immediately after preparation. The final result can also be affected by the stirring speed. Lower stirring speed results in cream with lower viscosity and more stability. Higher stirring speeds result in greater viscosity, but over-mixing can lead to instability in the cream.
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