What Makes Olivem 1000 a Favorite Choice for Natural Skin Emulsions
Olivem 1000 is a self-emulsifying wax derived from olive oil, belonging to the category of Emulsifiers
that allow stable blending of water and oil phases in creams, lotions and emulsions. The 10 gram package is designed for home cosmetic making and trial batches, letting formulators test a recipe before committing to a larger volume. This emulsifier is valued for creating a structure similar to the skin's own lipid barrier, which helps finished creams absorb smoothly without leaving a greasy film.
The main use of Olivem 1000 lies in skincare manufacturing: day and night creams, body lotions, after-shave balms, hand lotions and cleansing milk. It also appears in pharmaceutical and dermatological formulations as a base for cream and ointment forms, where a soft texture and good compatibility with active ingredients matter most. Another notable application is sunscreen production, where the emulsifier helps maintain stability even at high oil phase concentrations.
Olivem 1000 works as an oil-in-water emulsifier, and the recommended dosage usually ranges from 3 to 5 percent of the total formula weight, depending on the oil content and desired emulsion thickness. It should be added to the oil phase and heated together with it to 70-75 degrees Celsius, then slowly combined with the water phase heated to the same temperature, under constant stirring. This temperature approach ensures correct formation of the lamellar structure responsible for the stability and pleasant texture of the final product.
Olivem 1000 pairs well with thickeners and co-emulsifiers, which allows adjusting the viscosity and density of the cream for a specific purpose. For lighter textures or gel-like emulsions, it is worth considering Sucragel CF 10 g, which is often combined to achieve the desired consistency. If a formula requires a cold-process method without heating the phases, EASYNOV Emulsifier 25 g is a reasonable option, while dense nourishing creams with a high oil load benefit from ErcaLan 75 100 g.
Store Olivem 1000 in a dry place at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container, avoiding moisture exposure that could cause premature separation or clumping of the product. Under proper storage conditions the shelf life usually extends to several years, making this small package convenient even for occasional use.
Light Hand Cream with Olive-Based Emulsifier
Olivem 1000 - 4 g
Shea butter - 8 g
Sweet almond oil - 6 g
Distilled water - 78 g
Glycerin - 3 g
Preservative - 1 g
Heat the oil phase together with the emulsifier on a water bath to 75 degrees Celsius until fully melted. Separately heat the water with glycerin to the same temperature, then slowly pour it into the oil phase while stirring continuously. Remove from the heat and keep stirring until the mixture cools to about 40 degrees, then add the preservative and mix until uniform. Transfer the finished cream into a jar and let it cool completely before use.