Essentially Natural Emulsifier HP 30
Essentially Natural Emulsifier HP 30
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Emulsifier HP 30 is a complete, vegetable-based emulsifying wax designed to create stable oil-in-water emulsions with an exceptionally smooth skin feel. It is a PEG-free, GMO-free and vegan emulsifier suitable for natural face and body creams and lotions. It helps support a conditioned, barrier-friendly feel in finished products while emulsifying up to 30% oils.
Info on working with Emulsifier HP 30 here.
See all our free formulas for creams and lotions: Creams & Lotions
Also available in Sample Sizes.
Key properties
- Type: Non-ionic O/W emulsifier
- Texture Benefit: Smooth, conditioning skin feel
- Electrolyte Compatibility: Good electrolyte tolerance
- Oil Phase Capacity: Emulsifies polar and non-polar oils up to 30%
- Usage Rate: 3% to 5%
- Compatible pH Range: 4 to 9
- Suitable For: Vegetable origin, vegan, PEG-free, GMO-free
- INCI Composition: Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol
What it’s used for
- Face creams and facial moisturisers
- Body lotions and body creams
- Hand creams and conditioned-feel emulsions
- Natural O/W emulsions where a soft, non-waxy finish is desired
- Formulas that need better tolerance to electrolytes compared to many emulsifying waxes
Who it’s for
- DIY formulators and makers creating natural creams and lotions
- Formulators wanting a complete O/W emulsifier with a refined skin feel
- Formulas that include electrolytes or botanical waters where stability can be trickier
- Vegan and PEG-free formulation requirements
- A solubiliser for clear, water-only products
- A stand-alone finished skincare product
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How to use
- As an Emulsifying Wax: Melt with your oil phase ingredients, then combine with a heated water phase and mix to emulsify.
- As a Primary Emulsifier: Use at 3% to 5% of the total formula weight for lotions and creams.
- Processing Tip: Keep your total oils at or below 30% for best stability, then check and adjust final pH to fall within 4 to 9.
Safety instructions
- For cosmetic formulation use only
- Avoid inhaling dust and avoid contact with eyes
- Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin or are working with heated phases
- Keep sealed and store in a cool, dry place
- Keep out of reach of children
Faqs
Q: What does O/W emulsifier mean?
A: It means it creates oil-in-water emulsions, where water is the main phase and oils are dispersed throughout for a lotion or cream texture.
Q: Does it work with both light oils and richer butters?
A: Yes, it emulsifies both polar and non-polar oils, provided your total oil phase stays within the recommended range.
Q: Why does electrolyte compatibility matter?
A: Some emulsions thin or split when salts, actives, or certain botanical extracts are added, and better electrolyte tolerance can help maintain stability.

I did a lot of searching for a 100% natural emulsifier and this is the only one I could find - it works great in my scrub formula.
Definitely getting a bigger bag!
The only emulsifier I use!
The perfect mixture.
A really beautiful natural emulsifier that creates a silky cream. Very happy!
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