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OliveM 300 - Sample Size (15ml)

OliveM 300 - Sample Size (15ml)

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R 40.00
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Try our exclusive sample size of OliveM 300 - perfect for product testing!

Essentially Natural OliveM 300 is PEG 7 olivate, a light olive oil derived emollient, liquid emulsifier, and solubiliser. It is water soluble, alcohol soluble, and oil dispersible, so it drops easily into cleansers, bath oils, mists, and creams to add slip, mildness, and clarity. Readily biodegradable and cosmetic grade, it helps formulas feel silky while improving rinse off comfort.

♡ Why we love it: One ingredient covers solubilising small amounts of fragrance or essential oils, boosting foam and viscosity in surfactant systems, and adding a soft after feel in lotions. It is simple to use and very forgiving in the lab.

Size: 15ml.

Also available in larger retail sizes here. 

  • Light solubiliser for essential oils, fragrance, and actives in watery bases
  • Emollient and co emulsifier in creams and lotions
  • Foam booster and skin feel improver in shampoos, body and face washes
  • Self emulsifying aid for bath oils and oil cleansers
  • Water soluble and oil dispersible for easy processing
  • Supports foam, viscosity, and mildness in surfactant systems
  • Adds emolliency and a silky finish to leave-ons and rinse offs
  • High degree of biodegradability
  • Certified cosmetic grade
  • Low odour

    Add to the water phase or cool down phase, or pre blend with the oil phase depending on your system. Typical use levels:

  • Solubiliser for essential oils and fragrance: start at 3 to 5 percent and adjust to clarity with small trial ratios against the oil to be solubilised

  • Surfactant systems: 2 to 5 percent to improve foam, viscosity, and after feel

  • Leave on emulsions: 1 to 5 percent as emollient or co emulsifier

  • Bath oils and oil cleansers: 30 to 60 percent for self emulsifying rinse offSpecs guidance: HLB about 11; pH of 5 percent solution about 5 to 7. Always preserve water containing products.

Water Soluble Bath Oil

40% OliveM 300

60% carrier oils of your choice

A few drops of Vitamin E oil

A few drops essential oils of your choice

Add everything together in a bottle and shake gently to combine. To use, pour out a little into your running bath water then soak and enjoy. View more Body and Bath oil recipes on our blog.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.

Olive Oil PEG 7 Esters

Country of Origin: Various origins, cosmetic grade.

Our take on PEGs: the way we see it, the benefits of certain PEGs outweigh any perceived concerns. Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters are produced via transesterification, where pure olive oil is combined with PEG-7. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has concluded that Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters are safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

Benefits include a way more accessible, easy to use and cheaper price point product compared to other alternatives (which also aren't always available to us in South Africa). PEGs themselves are also considered non toxic as they don't penetrate the skin barrier.

Full disclosure: the raw materials used to produce PEGs are petroleum derivatives. In the past, PEG production methods allowed for certain toxic impurities to sometimes contaminate the end product. However, reputable ingredient suppliers have long since eliminated these impurities.

Product rating: Grey.

  • For external cosmetic use only
  • Avoid contact with eyes; rinse well if contact occurs
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets
  • Patch test finished products before full use
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