Emulsifier for Formulating with Alpha Bisabolol

Asked by: fairypurr On: September 08, 2013 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

When formulating a product containing oil-soluble ingredients like Alpha Bisabolol along with water-soluble ingredients, is an emulsifier necessary to prevent phase separation?

Answer

Emulsifier for Formulating with Alpha Bisabolol

Yes, that is correct. Since Alpha Bisabolol is oil-soluble and needs to be mixed in the oil phase, and you have other ingredients that are water-soluble, you will definitely need an emulsifier to combine the oil phase and the water phase into a stable mixture (an emulsion). Without an emulsifier, the oil and water phases will separate.

An emulsifier acts as a bridge between the oil and water molecules, allowing them to disperse evenly throughout the formulation and preventing separation over time. This is essential for creating a stable and homogenous product like a cream, lotion, or serum that contains both oil-soluble and water-soluble components.