- Biodegradable
- Emulsifying Agent (O/W)
- Moisturizing Agent
- Plant Derived / Vegetal Based







Olivem 1000 (RITAMULSE SCG REPLACEMENT)
Description |
Olivem1000 (also called olive emulsifying wax) is a complete, self-thickening, natural, plant-derived emulsifying wax for creating oil-in-water emulsions. It is a naturally derived emulsifier which is obtained from Olive oil. It is 100% plant based, made from olive oil and has fatty acid composition which resembles skin. It is a PEG-free Oil in Water (O/W) emulsifier and has excellent anti-aging and anti-redness properties. |
INCI |
Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate |
Appearance |
Thin, flat white flakes. |
Solubility | Soluble in oil, Alcohol (Ethanol), Glycerine, Propylene, water (hot) |
Usage rate |
The recommended usage of 2–8% depends on your desired viscosity.
Results will vary depending on other ingredients used in formulation. Emulsions reach their final viscosity on the next day. You can add 0.3% xanthan gum to increase stability of low viscosity emulsions. |
Applications | All kinds of cosmetics requiring emulsification as after sun skin care, daily wear sun care, eye area color cosmetics, facial cleansers, facial color cosmetics, facial skin care, hair conditioners, hand & body care, nail care, self-tanners |
How to Work with It |
Melt it into your heated oil phase; it needs to be heated to incorporate. It works to emulsify at 20–25% of the oil phase.
It is typically recommended to include stabilizers in your formula, like 0.2% xanthan gum, or 1–2% of a thickener/stabilizer like olive wax or Glyceryl Stearate. I don’t always do this and haven’t had any issues. |
Scent | Nothing much |
Approximate Melting Point | 70°C (158°F) |
Charge | Non-ionic |
Why do we use it in formulations? |
In lotions and creams it functions as an all-in-one emulsifier as well as contributing thickening. I find emulsions made with Olivem 1000 tend to be thicker than emulsions made with Polawax or Emulsifying Wax NF. In cleansing oils and balms it creates products that self-emulsify on contact with water. It also brings the “cleansing” element as Olivem 1000 is made up of molecules that have an oil-loving and a water-loving end; the oil-loving end grabs the oil on your skin, and the water-loving end grabs the water you are washing with to rinse away easily. |
Alternatives & Substitutions |
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Do you need it? | No, but if you want a “natural” emulsifying wax Olivem 1000 is likely the one can choose. |
Tips, Tricks, and Quirks |
The manufacturer recommends high-shear blending until the emulsion is formed, and then slower mixing throughout cooling. |
Benefits |
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This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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