Cosactive Eco Stab – the natural stabiliser for modern emulsions
In modern cosmetic formulation, developers are often faced with the challenge of keeping O/W emulsions both stable and light in texture. Classic stabilisers often affect viscosity and alter the feel on the skin – not always in the way the formulators intend. This is exactly where Cosactive Eco Stab comes in: an innovative, natural raw material that provides stability without changing the consistency.
The advantages of Cosactive Eco Stab
Cosactive Eco Stab is a powder mixture of emulsifier and microcrystalline cellulose. This combination provides synergistic stabilisation that can be used in almost any formulation.
The most important advantages:
- Naturalness: ISO 16128 = 100% natural origin content
- Microplastic-free and vegan – in line with modern clean beauty concepts
– Easy to use: can be processed both hot and cold
- Multifunctional: can also be integrated into existing products as a repair raw material
- Long shelf life: 24 months best before date
Cosactive Eco Stab is therefore the ideal solution for cosmetics developers who need flexible and sustainable stabilisers.
Product ideas with Cosactive Eco Stab
Due to its versatility, the stabiliser is suitable for numerous cosmetic concepts:
– Face creams with a light texture that remain stable
– After-sun lotions that are quickly absorbed and do not leave a sticky feeling.
– Natural cosmetic deodorant creams that require a stable O/W structure.
– Hand creams and body lotions that do not contain microplastics but feel great on the skin.
Cosactive Eco Stab can be used to create formulations that meet consumer demands for naturalness, effectiveness and pleasant application.
The raw materials contained and their properties
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Microcrystalline cellulose
Function: Structure enhancer and stabiliser
- Physicochemical characteristics:
o Appearance: fine, white powder
o Origin: obtained from plant cellulose
o Solubility: insoluble in water, dispersible
o Stability: heat-resistant, inert and chemically stable
- Special feature: Microcrystalline cellulose works via the so-called Pickering effect. Solid particles accumulate at the interface between oil and water, stabilising the emulsion without the need for large quantities of traditional emulsifiers. This results in a particularly natural and robust stabilisation of O/W emulsions.
Schematic diagram of stabilisation:
2. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Function: mild, anionic emulsifier based on amino acids
- Physicochemical characteristics:
o Melting range: approx. 80 °C
o Origin: from glutamic acid (vegetable) and stearic acid
o ISO 16128: 100% natural origin
o Special property: promotes lamellar structures in O/W emulsions
The combination of these two ingredients makes Cosactive Eco Stab a particularly effective stabiliser that can be used in almost all polarities and has little effect on viscosity.
Conclusion:
Cosactive Eco Stab provides cosmetics manufacturers with a highly flexible, natural and microplastic-free raw material that reliably stabilises O/W emulsions. Whether as a problem solver in existing formulations or as a key raw material for modern product developments, this stabiliser opens up new possibilities for creative, sustainable and market-oriented cosmetic concepts.