{"title":"Solubilisers","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWorking with oil and water? We’ve got the perfect solution. Make the insoluble soluble with solubilisers. These go-to products help oils dissolve in water – resulting in clear, stable formulations for everything from room sprays to bath bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eLearn More About Cosmetic Solubilisers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003ePerfect your most complex formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCreating a stable cosmetic formula can be tricky at the best of times - but downright difficult when it comes to water and oils. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. With the right solubiliser in your corner (or crafting cupboard), mixing up oil-in-water recipes made to last is as simple as one, two, three. Why not try it for yourself? Browse our hand-selected range of solubilising agents today!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eWhat are Cosmetic Solubilisers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSolubilisers are a makers’ secret weapon - hailing from the emulsifier and surfactant families. From Polysorbate 20 to 80, these niche ingredients offer formula-transforming abilities to fragrance makers, toiletry crafters, and everyone in between. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eBut what exactly are they? Despite belonging to the same group - boasting those wonderful hydrophilic and lipophilic traits - these ingredients are a tad pickier than their emulsifying and surfactant siblings! The key difference? They dissolve otherwise insoluble ingredients in water with ease rather than simply creating an even blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSolubilisers also do a great job when mixed in an equal ratio with oils. So much so that they’re one of the best possible options for evenly distributing scents like essential oils, and a top choice for creating a crystal-clear formula! Remember it’s always best to do research in order to find the best ratios and recipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOur solubilisers can be used in lotions, room sprays, perfume blends, creams, shampoos, body washes, bath bombs and shower gels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eHow to Use Solubilising Agents in Cosmetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSolubilisers, as their name suggests, are used to solubilise small amounts of oils or oil soluble ingredients (like essential oils or fragrance oils) into mostly watery concoctions (like toners), and to add water-soluble properties to anhydrous products (like a cleansing oil or bath bombs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere are lots of options available, each with their own strengths and weaknesses – so be sure to do your research and test well before committing to a new formula or recipe! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOf course, the amount of solubiliser required depends on your ingredients and process - the more polar your oils, the less is needed. Take, for example, polysorbate 20. This solubiliser works best in mild formulas and should be used in equal ratios with oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAfter your oils are well and truly solubilised, simply add them to your main mix of ingredients, and keep making - whether packing into bath bomb moulds or bottling up ready for use. Your end result should be smooth, spreadable, and sans those dreaded oil layers or bubbles! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eThe Benefits of Cosmetic Solubilisers \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThese revolutionary ingredients are certainly nothing to be sniffed at! Offering makers worldwide the opportunity to truly blend even the most polarising ingredients, they’re a staple in everything from fragrance oils to facial toners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eOur customers love our solubilisers for their dispersing and dissolving properties. Without them, their oil-in-water formulas would fall apart - quite literally! Easily creating a seamless blend, these little helpers give anyone and everyone the chance to create a beautifully effective, even final product. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eBeyond this, solubilisers also offer stability. Their surfactant properties help them bind ingredients together for longer, protecting fresh formulas from separation over time, and ensuring your creations feel as they should on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eConvinced? We certainly are! Browse our solubiliser selection today for top-quality ingredients, transparent pricing, and free, fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"polysorbate-80-tween-surfactant-emulsifier-cosmetics-hair-shampoo","title":"Polysorbate 80","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Polysorbate 80?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolysorbate 80, also known as tween 80 is an emulsifier and solubiliser that is used to blend oil and water together in cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur polysorbate 80 is golden yellow in colour with a neutral scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is polysorbate 80 used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolysorbate 80 is a common ingredient used in a range of skin care products such as lotions, room sprays, creams, shampoos, body wash, bath bombs and shower gels. Polysorbate 80 helps to disperse oils and colourants evenly in liquid products to stop separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen making bath bombs that include mica powder, polysorbate 80 can stop the colourant from sitting on top of the water, as well as any oils used in the recipe. This not only looks better, but makes the bath bombs more effective as the oils can then absorb into the skin. It's important to note that if polysorbate is not used in a bath bomb recipe, any colourants used may stain the bath tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake your own room spray with polysorbate 80:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 250ml empty spray bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Water 100ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lavender-essential-oil-100ml-pure-bulgarian-lavender-natural-aromatherapy?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a31816d94\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Lavender Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e 20ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Polysorbate 80 20ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/geogard-ultra\" title=\"Geogard Ultra\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeogard Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e preservative 3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. Put on gloves and safety goggles and weigh out the geogard ultra into a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Measure out the water in a separate jug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. Measure the polysorbate 80 and essential oils in another bowl and mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. Now combine the geogard ultra and water until dissolved. This can take a few minutes to fully dissolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Once fully dissolved, add the polysorbate 80 mixture and mix. If the mixture starts foaming when mixing, leave it for a few hours before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. Pour the room spray into a bottle of your choice, ready for use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIs Polysorbate 80 natural?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolysorbate 80 is made from sorbitan, which is produced from naturally occurring sugar alcohols. However, it is then ethoxylated, which isn't a natural process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolysorbate 80 may be more natural than some alternatives, but we don't consider it to be 100% natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIs Polysorbate 80 vegan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, our polysorbate 80 is vegan as it is derived from vegetable products and doesn’t use animal byproducts in its production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheSoapery","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":15945088401502,"sku":"POLY10","price":3.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":15945088434270,"sku":"POLY50","price":6.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":15945088467038,"sku":"POLY100","price":6.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":15945088499806,"sku":"POLY250","price":6.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":15945088532574,"sku":"POLY500","price":7.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":15945088565342,"sku":"POLY1000","price":9.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 litre","offer_id":15945088598110,"sku":"POLY5000","price":36.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 litres","offer_id":32146881347678,"sku":"POLY10L","price":72.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 litres","offer_id":32146881773662,"sku":"POLY25L","price":168.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/products\/Polsorbate80Group-659451.jpg?v=1712749494"},{"product_id":"polysorbate-20","title":"Polysorbate 20","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eWhat is Polysorbate 20?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysorbate 20, also known as tween 20, is a liquid used in cosmetic formulations as a surfactant\/ wetting agent or emulsifier. Polysorbate 20 is used as a viscosity modifier to improve the texture. It also improves the scent of skincare and liquid cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is polysorbate 20 used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysorbate 20 is used in a various types of liquid cosmetics and skin care like: toners, facial and body cleansers, toner, sprays, lotions, body creams, body wash, shampoos and shower gels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a wetting agent, used in water based products as it helps bind the water and oil ingredients together. Polysorbate 20 is most commonly used to blend an essential or fragrance oil into water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysorbate 20 is also used in cosmetics as a thickener as well as a viscosity modifier. This helps prevent changes in the product’s viscosity when in varying room temperatures, such as extreme cold or heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePolysorbate 20 for room spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysorbate 20 is great in a room spray is used to combine an essential or fragrance oil into the water base, so the fragrance is dispersed evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTry making your own room spray with polysorbate 20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 250ml empty spray bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Water 100ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lemon-essential-oil-100ml-pure-natural-aromatherapy-oil\" title=\"Lemon Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLemon essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e 10ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/100ml-eucalyptus-essential-oil-100-pure-and-natural\" title=\"Eucalyptus Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEucalyptus essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e 10ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Polysorbate 20 20ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/geogard-ultra\" title=\"Geogard Ultra Powder\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeogard Ultra preservative\u003c\/a\u003e 3g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. For your safety, put your gloves and safety goggles on. Then weigh out the geogard ultra into a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. In a separate jug, measure the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Weigh the polysorbate 20 and essential oils\/ fragrance oils into another bowl and combine together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Mix the geogard ultra into the water until dissolved. This can take a few minutes to fully dissolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Once the water mixture is dissolved, add the polysorbate 20 and essential oils and mix together. If the mixture starts foaming when mixing, leave it for a few hours before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Now you can place the mixture into your bottle and use it in your home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Polysorbate 20 natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolysorbate 20 is produced by the reaction of sorbitol, lauric acid and ethylene oxide. Polysorbate 20 contains sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) which is a natural ingredient. This is treated with 20 moles of ethylene oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formulation of polysorbate 20 is not 100% natural. But it may be considered to be more natural than other alternatives. It is a low hazard ingredient, hover some sensitive skin types may experience skin irritation or an allergic reaction if used in moderate doses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheSoapery","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":39941152899166,"sku":"20POLY_10","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":39941152931934,"sku":"20POLY_50","price":6.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":39941152964702,"sku":"20POLY_100","price":6.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":39941152997470,"sku":"20POLY_250","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":39941153030238,"sku":"20POLY_500","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":39941153063006,"sku":"20POLY_1000","price":12.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 litres","offer_id":39941153095774,"sku":"20POLY_5000","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 litres","offer_id":39941153128542,"sku":"20POLY_10L","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 litres","offer_id":39941153161310,"sku":"20POLY_25L","price":181.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/products\/Poly20group_clipped_rev_1_1-600932.jpg?v=1712749611"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/collections\/Untitled_design_70-940492.jpg?v=1726837460","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.be\/en\/collections\/solubilisers.oembed","provider":"TheSoapery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}