Vegetal – Ecocert Approved
A natural, plant-derived emulsifier that creates elegant oil-in-water creams and lotions. Vegetal forms liquid crystal (lamellar) emulsions that mimic the skin’s lipid layers, helping support moisture retention and enhance delivery of water-soluble actives.
Vegetal works across a wide pH range, provides excellent stability and ease of use, and leaves a soft, silky skin feel with minimal soaping.
Best suited for
- Lightweight facial creams & daily lotions
- Body lotions & milks
- Non-greasy, fast-absorbing textures
How to use
- Add to the heated oil phase
- Usage rate: 3–8 % (total formula)
- pH range: 3–12
- Pair with a fatty alcohol (e.g. Cetyl Alcohol or Cetearyl Alcohol) to increase viscosity and richness if desired
Formulation notes / Compatibility
- Compatible with most vegetable oils, esters, butters, and humectants
- Works well alongside common thickeners (e.g. Xanthan Gum, Carbomer alternatives) for added structure
- Typical process: Heat oil & water phases separately, combine under shear, cool with continued mixing, then add heat-sensitive ingredients in the cool-down phase
As recommended by Formula Botanica in their free Masterclass. They have some great information and formulating advice for working with Vegetal. Check it out HERE.
Common Name: Vegetal
Common name: Vegetal
INCI: Cetearyl Glucoside (and) Cetearyl Alcohol
Certification: Ecocert approved
Appearance: White flakes
Origin: China
Charge: Non-ionic
Solubility: Oil
Usage rate: 3–8 %
Melting point: 70–75 °C
pH range: 3–12
Vegan: Yes
Palm oil: Yes – RSPO-certified sustainable sources
Animal tested: No
All our ingredients are for external use only.
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General Care, Safety & Storage Information:
- Go Native New Zealand specialise in skincare, cosmetic and aromatherapy ingredients. We are NOT licensed to sell food. This means our products are not food grade, for this reason we advise you not to use our products internally, or for culinary purposes
- Always follow product-specific notes or directions.
- Keep all products out of reach of pets and children.
- We recommend storing all products in a dark, damp-free, cool place at room temperature (unless stated otherwise).
- Keep your products away from direct sunlight.
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