Ingredient Alternatives Available

Here are the available alternatives or equivalents for the ingredients you inquired about:

• Isopropyl Palmitate (IPP) and Isopropyl myristate: These esters are not available as they can potentially cause skin irritation and clog pores. You can consider other types of esters available, such as:

  • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate: A heavy texture oil with good gloss, suitable for lip products and creams needing shine and long-lasting feel.
  • Jojoba Ester (Water-Soluble): A water-soluble moisturizer suitable for water-based formulas.
  • Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate: A highly polarized emollient ester with a heavy texture and good dispersion, often used in makeup and sunscreens.
  • Triisostearin: An easily spreadable but heavy ester that provides good skin coating.
  • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Gel: An oil gel base suitable for various formulas like makeup, massage gels, or lip balms.

• Cetostearyl alcohol: This is the same as Cetearyl Alcohol. We have two types available:

  • Cetearyl Alcohol (50/50, e.q. Lanette O): A mix of 50% Cetyl Alcohol and 50% Stearyl Alcohol. It acts as a thickener and emollient.
  • Cetearyl Alcohol (30/70, eq. Lanette D): A mix of 30% Cetyl Alcohol and 70% Stearyl Alcohol. It also functions as a thickener and emollient.
    Both types help increase cream texture and thickness but can cause a white cast. They should be mixed in the oil phase by heating.

• Gydant (DMDM Hydantoin): This preservative is not available because it is a formaldehyde donor. We recommend using other types of broad-spectrum preservatives, such as:

  • NaturePreserve Ultra (Gluconolactone & Sodium Benzoate): A 100% natural preservative effective against bacteria, fungi, and yeast in a pH range of 3-6.
  • Ethylhexylglycerin: A gentle preservative and humectant. It is not suitable for use alone and should be combined with other preservatives.
  • Mild Preserved COS (Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol): A broad-spectrum, water-soluble preservative effective in a wide pH range of 2-8.
  • NaturePreserve LB2 (Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Water): An antibacterial agent effective against bacteria and fungi at low pH values (2.0-6.5).

• Stearic acid: This fatty acid is available and commonly used in creams and lotions. We have several options with varying Stearic and Palmitic acid ratios:

  • Stearic Acid (Stearic: 39-45%, Palmitic: 53-60%)
  • Stearic Acid (Stearic: 50-56%, Palmitic: 41-50%)
  • Stearic Acid (Stearic: 47-54%, Palmitic: 43-51%)
    Stearic acid should be dissolved in the oil phase.

Please choose the alternatives that best suit your formulation needs.