Formulation science and skills

Lamellar Liquid Crystal Emulsifiers

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

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