We’ve spoken before about emulsifiers. These are the cosmetic additives which help to combine oil and water into a stable lotion or cream. Today, I want to take a deeper dive into a specific class of emulsifiers, because they offer enhanced effects beyond simple stability of the product. These emulsifiers are known to form “Lamellar Liquid Crystals”, or LLC
One of the key challenges in formulating skincare products is to ensure that the active ingredient/s used in the formula serve their purpose on the skin. There are many considerations that need to be taken which are not limited to just the choice of active ingredient/s but their compatibility with the base formula and other excipients used as well
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