TRIsatin (O/W Emulsifier) - Essentially Natural

Name: TRIsatin (O/W Emulsifier) - Essentially Natural
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

R139.00

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INCI: Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate

TRIsatin is a complete oil-in-water emulsifying system that creates mild, moisturising emulsions with a soft satin skin feel. It is made from a blend of glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol and sodium stearoyl lactylate designed to give excellent skin affinity and comfortable glide. It works as a stand-alone emulsifier, supporting everything from fluid lotions to rich creams without needing a separate co-emulsifier.

Key properties

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Function: Complete oil-in-water emulsifier and thickener system
Texture: Solid blend for melting into the oil phase
Skin Feel: Satin-smooth, soft and moisturising finish
System Type: Mild anionic emulsifier system
Usage Rate: 3% to 7%
Processing Temperature: Melt between 55°C and 70°C
RSPO Status: Made from RSPO certified or approved ingredients, where applicable
Ingredients: Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Country Of Origin: Varies by batch
Size Options: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg or 5kg
Product standards: Vegan; Beauty Without Cruelty; RSPO Ingredients

What it’s used for

Oil-in-water creams and lotions
Facial moisturisers and sensitive-skin style creams
Body lotions, hand creams and foot creams
Baby care style emulsions
Lightweight hair conditioners and cream-based hair products

Who it’s for

This product is suitable for:

Formulators who want a complete emulsifier system with dependable stability
Creams and lotions where a soft, satin skin feel is a priority
Beginners who want an easy, reliable emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions

This product is not:

A solubiliser for clear water-based sprays
A wax for anhydrous balms or stick products

How to use

As a Cream Or Lotion Emulsifier: Use at 3% to 7% of the total formula.
Oil Phase Step: Add TRIsatin to the oil phase and heat to melt between 55°C and 70°C.
Water Phase Step: Heat the water phase to the same temperature.
Emulsify: Combine phases with steady mixing, then homogenise if needed for best texture.
Cool-Down: Stir gently while cooling and add heat-sensitive ingredients and preservative below 40°C.
Processing Tip: Preserve any finished product that contains water.

Care & safety

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For external cosmetic formulation use only
Avoid eye contact and avoid inhaling powders or dust
Patch test finished products before full use
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight

FAQs

Q: Do I need a co-emulsifier with TRIsatin?
A: No, TRIsatin is designed to work as a complete emulsifier system for oil-in-water creams and lotions.

Q: Can I make both lotions and creams with it?
A: Yes, it supports a wide viscosity range, and you can adjust the feel by changing your oil phase, thickeners, and use level.

Q: When should I add my preservative and heat-sensitive ingredients?
A: Add them during cool-down below 40°C to help protect sensitive ingredients and maintain performance.

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Natural Emulsifier

Its hard to find natural emulsifiers on the market and this one is great! It has a subtle honey-like scent - it doesn't 'add' to the scent of the final product as we're using small percentages, but its very pleasant.
Works great in our sugar scrubs.