Substituting E-wax in Lotion Formula

Asked by: jajamaru77 On: February 05, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

I am formulating a lotion and would like to know if E-wax is available for purchase. If not, can Beeswax be used as a substitute? I saw a staff reply suggesting Wax Cream Maker at 3% and adding Beeswax for thickening. Could you clarify the roles of these ingredients and confirm if this substitution method is correct for creating a stable lotion?

Answer

Substituting E-wax in Lotion Formulas

Regarding your question about substituting E-wax with Beeswax in a lotion formula and the availability of E-wax:

  • E-wax Availability: Yes, E-wax is available on the website as E-Wax (GP-200 Wax).
  • Beeswax vs. E-wax: Beeswax is primarily used as a thickener and emollient in formulations, helping to increase viscosity and provide skin-conditioning properties. E-wax (like E-Wax (GP-200 Wax)) is an emulsifier, which is essential for binding oil and water phases together to create a stable lotion or cream.

Therefore, Beeswax alone is not a direct substitute for E-wax because it does not provide the necessary emulsification function.

As the staff suggested, if you do not have E-wax or are looking for an alternative emulsifier, you can use Wax Cream Maker at a rate of 3% in your formula. Wax Cream Maker is an emulsifier that helps create a creamy texture.

If you wish to increase the thickness of the lotion after using Wax Cream Maker, you can then add Natural White Beeswax to the formula.

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Emulsifier Ingredient Alternatives Ingredient Availability Lotion Thickener