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Ovem Wax
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Description
Ovem Wax – W/O Emulsifier, Multifunctional
Ovem Wax derived from olive oil fatty acids, is used to create Water-in-Oil (W/O) emulsions or as a texturizing agent and co-emulsifier in Oil-in-Water (O/W) formulas. Its structure imparts a high affinity for lipids and mineral powders, making it an excellent dispersing agent for pigments and sunscreen filters, while providing emulsions with pronounced hydrophobic barrier properties, long-lasting emolliency, and water resistance.
It exhibits high biocompatibility with human sebum lipids. The film formed on the epidermal surface is non-occlusive, yet significantly reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL), restoring skin flexibility. It brings multifunctional benefits as a powder and pigment dispersant, lipogel agent, water-resistance additive, and functional lipid.
Former name: Olive Emulsifying Wax
Ingredients (INCI): Sorbitan Olivate.
Technical Characteristics
- Emulsifier Type: Non-ionic, strongly lipophilic.
- Appearance: Off-white to yellowish waxy flakes, faint characteristic odor.
- HLB Value: ~4.7
- Solubility: Soluble in oils upon heating.
- Indicative Dosage: 1% - 20%.
Main Properties
- W/O Emulsifier: Enables the creation of rich, protective creams in which the external oil phase makes first contact with the skin.
- High-Performance Dispersant: Stabilizes suspensions of mineral sunscreen filters and pigments within the lipid phase, reducing uneven coloring effects.
- Water Resistance: Forms a hydrophobic film resistant to washing or perspiration, making it ideal for sunscreens and barrier creams.
- Textural Modifier, Emollient: Provides textures with a creamy, rich consistency, prolonged massage time, and a velvety, protective finish.
Applications
- Nourishing night creams, facial massage creams, and dense balms for dry or mature skin.
- Barrier creams against weather factors - winter creams, cold cream.
- Formulations for baby skin care, especially protective diaper creams.
- Water-resistant mineral sunscreen products.
- Creamy and compact makeup products (foundations, lipsticks, concealers).
Formulation Guide
- Procedure: Olive emulsifying wax is added to the oil phase of the formulation. Heat the mixture to a temperature of 70°C - 75°C until it becomes clear. Heat the aqueous phase separately to the same temperature.
- Emulsification Technique: To form a stable W/O emulsion, pour the hot water phase gradually in a thin stream over the hot oil phase under continuous high-speed stirring. Never pour the oil phase over the water and do not pour all the water at once, as you risk phase inversion or instantaneous oil separation. Intense mechanical stirring must be maintained throughout the pouring process and in the initial cooling phase, followed by gentle manual stirring until complete solidification.
- Need for Stabilizers: W/O emulsions are delicate regarding the stabilization of internal water droplets; therefore, it is mandatory to add 0.5% - 1% of a mineral salt (such as Magnesium Sulfate / Epsom salt or pure table salt / NaCl) to the aqueous phase.
- Optimal Oil Phase: 50-60% for W/O emulsions.
- Recommended Dosage by Application: 5-8% in W/O emulsions, 1-10% as a powder dispersant, 1-20% as a lipogel agent, 1-3% as a functional lipid, 1-2% as an O/W co-emulsifier, 2-3% as a W/O or W/S co-emulsifier.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why did the water completely separate from the oil as soon as I stopped the mixer?
This issue occurs due to three common causes: either the water phase was poured too quickly, the stabilizing salt was omitted from the water phase, or there was insufficient mixing. W/O emulsions require high mechanical shear to break water into stable microdroplets inside the oil. Restart the process by pouring the water phase slowly, drop by drop, under maximum mixing.
Can I use this wax to obtain a light, fast-absorbing moisturizing cream?
It is not recommended as a primary emulsifier for this purpose. Due to its low HLB, it forms emulsions where the oil is on the outside. These creams natively have a rich, greasy, protective texture that absorbs slowly and leaves a hydrophobic film, making them ideal for night use or very dry skin. If you want a light day cream (O/W type), use hydrophilic emulsifiers like Olliva, Liqua, Moncrem 202, Vegemuls, or Bella, and use this wax only in small percentages as a co-emulsifier and multifunctional emollient.
Safety in Use and Storage
Safety Profile: Safe raw material with good dermatological tolerance.
Precautions: For external cosmetic use only.
Storage: In a closed container, in a dry and cool place.
Details
Code
D-1104
Categories
Other names
Olivem® 900
Status
Suitable for organic cosmetics
Suitable for
cosmetics, make-up
Skin care
Conditioners, Eye Creams, Face creams
Skin type
All types, Dry, Mature
Body care
Body butters, Conditioners, Creams Emulsions, Foot creams, Ointments
Kids
Conditioners, Creams
Sun Care
Creams
Make-up
Concealer, Foundation, Lip balm, Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Mascara
Charge
non-ionic
HLB
~ 5
Solubility
in oil
Use level
1 - 20 %
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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I LIKE IT A LOT.IT CAN BE USED AS AN ACTIVE, AND AS AN EMULSIFIER, IT GIVES A RICH FEELING ON THE SKIN,..
is suitable in beach sun care preparations, daily sun care, eye and complexion make-up, face and body creams, nourishing creams, lip care, baby skin care, ointments and conditioners contributes to the water resistance of sunscreens
I REALLY LIKE THIS EMULSIFIER. I ALSO USE IT AS A FUNCTIONAL LIPID, IT IS SUPER GOOD, AND VERY USEFUL FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS.
It is a perfect product for winter creams. I use it in my hand cream, making it much richer.
The butter prepared with this wax has a very pleasant texture. It is also fascinating how it transforms the oil into a gel.
Ingredient obtained from devmasline oil is used as an emulsifier in water-in-oil type emulsions and co-emulsifier in oil-in-water emulsions.Used in creams, emulsions for babies, but also in make-up products.
I have successfully used it as an emulsifier together with mango and cocoa butters in sugar body scrub, it ensures a very smooth texture.
A great natural product. I am very satisfied with my purchase. I highly recommend!
I usually use olive emulsifying wax in combination with another emulsifier when I want to obtain a creamy and relatively fast-absorbing cream. The final preparation is very nice looking, silky, moisturizing and emollient.
Un ingredient nelipsit de pe raftul meu ! I always use it to prepare my own home made creams and balms, thanks to the creamy texture it gives and the miraculous properties of olive oil.
I don't use it on very many products, but rose cream is one of them and it comes out very smooth and nice.
I make body butter for dry skin with this olive wax along with beeswax and other oils. I am satisfied!
This wax I have used it both together with beeswax in day creams and alone in beach cream.
For face. When applying a cream emulsion to the skin, you first feel the oil, not everyone likes this feeling. But for the skin it is a holiday, especially for dry and unhealthy. As a night cream, care for hands and dry areas of the skin, it is better not to find.
Emulsifying Olive Wax (aka OliveM 900) is great for sun protection formulations! it stays on the skin and is more water resistant than an o/w emulsifier. I made a tinted day cream with spf but unfortunately it was too heavy for my oily skin. (optimal oil phase when using emulsifying olive wax is 50% or more)
I have used this ingredient in the preparation of different skin care products and have been pleased with the result.
I used this product in the preparation of various sunscreen creams and was pleased with the result.