Lecithin in cosmetic formulas

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[@CarolynRosefolksnaturalliving]

Last week I formulated a vegan lipbalm and used 2% lecithin. It feels amazing on the lips!

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[@yogeshupreti1687]

hi carolyn rose mam plz share the formula of vegan lipbalm with lecithin.

[@Jay-RIIICastillo]

can u use the sou lecithin food grade? coz indont see anyone selling soy lecithin for coametics

[@patrikchmelik7168]

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[@persephonespomegranate]

Perfect timing! I have lecithin sitting in my cart for my next order but have never used it before. Thanks!!

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[@sss201106]

Sis you are awesome! U have helped me hugely in my formulations ! Can never forget your help ! I wish I study with you some day !

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[@elianamckee]

Watching this for the third time!!! ❤

[@rachelfeldman4131]

another incredibly helpful and informative video. Thank you so much, Belinda!!

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[@billsoukup7085]

Hi Belinda, can you add extracts and vitamins to this process?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Yes you can - like you would in ‘normal’ emulsion formulas.

[@AshweeElauraDannon]

Thank you so much for your advise with it being an unknown ingredient there’s not much educational information about it. I make a skin balm and struggle with texture and the oil pockets that form on the top, research myself to us Lecithin; sunflower lecithin oil. Personally it’s something I need to perfect my formula, what is your advice per mls Eg main batch of ingredients 60% oils and 40% coco soybean wax Per 100ml how much lecithin 1.0% 1ml per 100ml or would I add or is it something I need to adjust myself?

[@AshweeElauraDannon]

Additionally I’m trying to keep my products organic and vegan friendly.

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[@kiarawalker1009]

Can you use in hair products

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Its not really going to provide a benefit to hair products, but you might find this material/concept does a better job - it uses micro-encapsulation specifically to repair the hair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV6cm4Wja9F0hsk

[@kimsuepetzold1724]

Thank you for the education!!! Question: wheat phase would I add other essential oils and extracts? Much love!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

These should be added last, when the emulsion has formed properly and the product has cooled below 40degC.

[@ashmodo1097]

Is this considered w/o emulsion?

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[@almacyrenable]

Is this okay for hair and bodywash or soap

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[@miss19lolo]

Are these brand name lecithins better than store options? What makes them different?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Yes they are - store lecithin would normally be food grade and would not provide the required functionality or stability.

[@ChakaKhanian]

I was about to purchase lecithin on this one website, but it stated that lecithins should be used with caution in pregnant women; however, I see it in so many beauty products! The warning stopped me in my tracks, but I am still considering using it.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

I have seen no data to suggest it is unsafe and there are no regulatory restrictions. I can see no basis for their statement.

[@juliana8888]

Lecithin is in chocolate and other foods that pregnant women can consume, so that seems unfounded.

[@gerafi4840]

Hi Thankyou so much for talking lecithin.. Please tell..?? How much high RPM you have used here in.. Thankyou

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[@pharmacistsidramalik7611]

Name of the liquid to dissolve the lacitin before adding to xanthan gum?

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[@MikeJSchindler]

Another great video full of new and idea inspiring information. I received the link you emailed me in response to my request for the free formula and having no experience in homogenizing lecithin, I have two quick (I think) questions the formula didn't answer - as I'm sure it depends on the batch size: Using the batch size you made in the video as basis, 1. At what RPM did you homogenize, and for about how long of actual motor time (not counting any breaks to allow the homogenizer motor to cool down, if necessary) was required before you were satisfied it was homogenized, and 2. What made you satisfied it was homogenized? Was it just visual inspection with no discernible phase delineation or clumps, or was there something more? Thank you!

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[@abuahmad4531]

Thanks for your information. Please how could I buy the lecithin in Nigeria? Thank you so much

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[@akedia2]

Could you please evaluate and review the extensive range of cosmetic Lecithins provided by VAV Lipids, India?

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[@Iowaborn14]

What does this do when placed into lip gloss base?

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[@iiblakieii]

how do you do the opposite. Very high oil content with small water content (to incorporate some water soluble ingredients into a large oil base)

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[@iamtanyawalker]

Wow - this is brilliant. Thanks for the info. When I can eventually afford a homogeniser, this will be one of the first things I try.

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Best of luck!

[@CarlaHansson]

Thank you for the info. What did you use to adjust the ph?

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[@termainedavis]

Can I use a chiller to rapidly cool my emulsion to 40c?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Emulsions generally need low shear mixing/stirring while they cool - rather than being left to cool without stirring, so this may not be the best approach. Try an ice bath to get the emulsion to cool fast!

[@termainedavis]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 Ok, so mixing while chilling is key. Perfect.

[@t-.-t.]

So, a low hlb lecithin can be used to make a o/w emulsion as well as w/o emulsion? How does that work?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

The lecithin can make an o/w emulsion and can also help stabilise a w/o emulsion when other low HLB emulsifiers are used.

[@ugo7425]

Very nice video! helped a lot! just one thing it is 2 % in mass or in volume? cheers from Brazil

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[@palamalama]

Great video! Thanks for the info. Really well done

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[@pozitivereinforcement]

Are any of those sunflower lecithin?

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[@billsoukup7085]

Hi Belinda, wouldn't you be able to check the pH of the water phase prior to the oil phase since oil doesn't have a pH?

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[@AMGV2012]

Great video, great explanation, great information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

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[@lindsayxx361]

what does she add to the water and xanthan gum???

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[@mohantextiles5518]

Can use soylecithin in cold process shampoo. How to use

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It would depend on the form of the lecithin and your purpose for using it - there would be other better selections out there than to use this in a cold process shampoo. If you need specific advice, please contact us and purchase consulting time: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/cosmeticformulation,brandadvice-797/

[@mohantextiles5518]

@@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401 i am having soy lecithin (amber liquid) ..when I used in shampoos , it gives silky and shine to my hair

[@sarthakpatil9289]

can i use sunflower lecithin

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Please check the suitability and specifications of the material, it may or may not work the way the materials I have shown you will. Happy formulating!

[@parissaatefat3691]

Hi. I want to make a base cream with lecithin. What other natural emulsifiers will be good to add with lecithin? How about beeswax and acasia gum?

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[@ricardofonseca9502]

Hello I would like to know if the HLB value can be influenced by pH changes. Thank you.

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Not with lecithin, no; but it can with other charged materials. With non-ionic emulsifiers only temperature impacts them. To learn more about HLB and emulsifiers, please consider studying our Advanced or Diploma formulation courses, please contact us if you’d like more course information: [e-mail] :)

[@ricardofonseca9502]

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[@winifred1231]

Hi Belida, thanks for this video. On average, what % can this emulsifier take on cool down phase and can I use less than 10% Fat to get a serum feel?

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[@lilacc6727]

Hi how do I make my formula as creamy and less tacky and greasy. My product looks more like a gel and ointment rather than a cream

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[@الشابيمحمد]

What is optimal ph of emulsion containing lecithin lisosomal?

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[@amberjamil6099]

Hi Belinda, thanks for this excellent video, just one question I have the soy lecithin powder. I have tried using that but can't seem to emulsify it properly. Can you please guide as to what is the proper technique to incorporate the powder form in my formulation

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[@Chaiaurchutney]

Hey Belinda, your videos are always awesome and educational, I have a question what type of emulsifier should I use to make hair wax I would be a clay based wax

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[@desidobreva3293]

Hello, great video! I have a quick question - will 0,4 % of glyceryl stearate citrate added in the cool down phase be enough to stabilize this emulsion? Or is it necessary to pair it with 5% Behenyl alcohol?

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Please note glyceryl stearate citrate is an emulsifier and should be added in the hot phase, for proper emulsification (it does not suit adding in cool down phase, it is a solid), and it’s optional to add extra emulsifiers (eg the behenyl alcohol) - this would also need to be added in the hot phase as it is also solid. You might enjoy this workshop: Can I use a different emulsifier: personalcarescience.com.au/Workshops/Emulsifierworkshop-3165/

[@mytiawalker1599]

Hi. I don't know what's the best preservative to use for this emulsion? Can you tell me what preservative that you used?

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[@esita9435]

Can food grade soy lecithin work too?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

I always recommend cosmetic grade ingredients for cosmetic products. Food lecithin is usually tacky, and ideal for food, but not the same as the grades I show you in this video. You can get a sample and try it but I don’t think it will give you the desired outcome like you see in this video. Learn to make these selections and formulate professionally with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ and Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@jabbymehvash8113]

Hi Belinda, Thanks for this great video, I have a query, that is there any difference between hydrogenated lecithin and lecithin. Thanks

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[@hoodshowhiphop1992]

Hi! Can I mix essential oils with lecithin to make a spray? is it soluble in water?

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[@rhondal8887]

Can I use lecithin to make a natural lipgloss thicker or gel like?

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[@lavenderwilliams1147]

Hello! How does powdered lecithin compare to the liquid lecithin in terms of emollience and skin feel?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

They all felt great, please get samples of different materials and try the different variants for yourself. Happy formulating!

[@GK-ip7bj]

This is so helpful! Thank you. If I make an anhydrous lip balm with lecithin would I still need a preservative? I'm just worried about lecithin acting as a humectant

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[@GK-ip7bj]

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[@nataliestewart6706]

Wow I never new there was so many different lecithins . I only new about sunflower lecithin. Where can we get the lecithin you use in the video?

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Please google the supplier name to find your regional contact, or join your local Society of Cosmetic Chemists to build your network. You might also find suppliers through our Cosmetic Raw Materials for Small Brands facebook group: facebook.com/groups/1734896293290235/ or try this page for small suppliers in various countries: createcosmeticformulas.com/IngredientSuppliers/Suppliers-897/

[@akedia2]

A wide range of cosmetic Lecithins are provided by VAV Lipids, India: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV62o5xrq86si5I

[@itsmahi2785]

Plz anyone can tell me which ingredients are use here for making lecithin

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[@melissap.9404]

If I use witch hazel, with 15% alcohol, instead of water, would this need a preservative?

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[@missfifibrown]

Can you use lecithin in an anhydrous formulation as a humectant? Which kind of lecithin would be best for this use (solid, liquid, hydrogenated etc.)? Thank you. Great vide BTW!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Lecithin is an emulsifier, so it normally needs to ‘hold’ something in a formula to be stable. Hydrogenated forms are usually solid; if you use a solid material it may increase the viscosity of your formula. It is better in o/w or w/o emulsions though. Learn how to formulate professionally with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ and Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@Hayagriva25]

Hi, I would like to add some infused oil as active ingredient in my gel formulation. Apart from Polysorbate, is there anything else that you would recommend as natural to ensure the carrier oil, essential oil does not separate from the gel? Thank you.

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[@SnapRockstar3030]

Can you please do a video on what types of antioxidants you would use that are all natural to preserve your cosmetic Formulations

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Please note antioxidants are NOT preservatives; in fact, they often increase the microbial risk of a formula! You might enjoy this video on Vitamin E as an antioxidant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6DYlHSsqNOtn9k. For preservative selection, you will find this workshop useful: Can I use a different preservative: personalcarescience.com.au/Workshops/Preservativeworkshop-3160/

[@stacynatzel6364]

Thanks for your demo! I have a question?! Do you think if I added lecithin to an airbrush tanning liquid and put in a foaming container, would the lecithin give it a foaming consistency once pumped out?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

No - lecithin does not have that functionality.

[@michaelhilson3699]

Hi, Belinda. Would you describe the dry-down finish of these lecithins (such as the Emultop Velvet) as being more matte or shiny? Thank you.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

It would actually depend more on the lipids that you use with the lecithin, as to whether you will get a final matte or shiny finish.

[@insektbyaltrene]

I have so many questions!! I will definitely be sending an email but, all you did was heat the lecithin in the caprylic triglyceride (essentially the carrier oil for this formulation?) And then homogenize with the water phase. I've seen people 'hydrate' the lecithin with water and then add into the oil phase but I cant find any information on hydrating lecithin. Is this a legitimate thing? ie. wouldn't the emulsion form from using 'hydrated' lecithin? By the way, can these emulsion stabilities be achieved with non-hydrogenated sunflower lecithin? Thanks!!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Please remember it is important to follow the processing requirements of individual materials, which is what I show in this video. I can’t comment on the sunflower lecithin without seeing its full details and composition, but that is part of research and development. Learn how to formulate with different materials, and be confident in your processing method, with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@CrimsonDip]

Thanks for the information as always Belinda :] I was wondering if the way you process emulsions would be different with Lysolecithin which is processed to fit O/W better, and if you have to do it with heat and seeing the difference between O/W emulsions with lecithin vs lysolecithin :3

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thanks for watching! As you could see in the video, there are different grades and types available. With any of these materials, I would recommend you refer to the suppliers specific information for processing methods and inputs, along with what I have provided - and then of course make a sample to check it! Suppliers are very supportive with these sorts of more unique materials, and they do add great sensory benefit to your formulas. Learn more on how to formulate professional products with our Internationally and Industry recognised Cosmetic Science training, especially with ingredients you have not used before, and how to research and investigate their best inputs and methods: our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@Radiantdivaskincare]

I don’t like the colour, I like my serum white

[@anasshatwan9823]

Wonderful

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[@Johanna-cx3zp]

Emulmetik 100, Emulmetik 320, Lecinol S-10, Emultop Velvet IP I just know about this 🙏🙏🙏

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