Lanette SX 50 g

Why this self-emulsifying wax gives home creams a rich, non-greasy feel

Lanette SX is a self-emulsifying wax widely used in cosmetic manufacturing for its ability to reliably bind oil and water phases into a stable cream or lotion. It belongs to the broad category of emulsifiers, without which achieving a smooth, homogeneous emulsion would be impossible. The 50 gram pack is well suited for home formulation and small trial batches, letting a hobbyist or a small studio test a new recipe before scaling up production. The main field of use for this wax is skincare: day and night creams, body lotions, hair conditioners, balms, and protective barrier formulas. Beyond cosmetics, similar wax-based emulsifiers occasionally appear in pharmaceutical ointment bases and some household cream-type products.

The core function of Lanette SX is stabilizing oil-in-water systems. It works simultaneously as an emulsifier and a texture builder, giving the finished product a pleasantly rich, non-tacky feel on the skin. That is why formulators frequently choose it for after-shave lotions, hand and face creams, and protective skin barrier emulsions. The recommended usage rate is typically between 3 and 8 percent of the total formula weight, depending on the desired viscosity and the amount of oil phase used. The wax should be added to the oil phase during heating to around 70-75 degrees Celsius until fully melted, after which the oil phase is slowly poured into the water phase preheated to the same temperature, with continuous stirring.

Lanette SX pairs well with other waxy and lipid ingredients that reinforce stability and sensory feel. Combining it with Lanette O allows precise fine-tuning of a cream's thickness and glide, achieving either a lighter or a richer texture as needed. For a naturally soft, silky slip, formulators often add Mimosa Wax, which also acts as a supporting structure stabilizer. In recipes that need extra emolliency and a soft skin feel, Sabowax LM 23 is a common complement to a Lanette SX-based system.

Store the wax in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and temperature swings, in a tightly closed container, which preserves its performance properties over time. When working with small batches, precise weighing matters, since too much wax can make a cream overly thick while too little can lead to separation over time. Emulsions built on this wax generally show good stability across storage temperature changes and resist separation under moderate mechanical stress, making them suitable both for lab-scale experiments and small-batch production runs.

Soothing hand and elbow cream

Lanette SX 6 g

Shea butter 8 g

Sweet almond oil 10 g

Glycerin 5 g

Distilled water 69 g

Panthenol 1 g

Lavender essential oil 1 g