Stearic acid + TEA forms an anionic soap emulsifier in situ. Heat phases carefully; cool with mixing. Preserve and fragrance after cool-down.
Steps
- Melt stearic acid (oil phase) to ~70 °C.
- Heat water + glycerine + TEA to the same temperature.
- Add water phase to oil phase with stirring to form the cream.
- Cool while mixing; add preservative/actives below ~40 °C.
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Di Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate(DPMA)
- CAS
- 88917-22-0
- SKU
- LC-DC-DPMA