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.