EGMS (Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate)

It is an excellent opacifier and pearl producing agent for lotions, creams, shampoos, and hand cleansers. It is a low HLB emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer for O/W and W/O systems. General Usage: EGMS is widely used in personal care products like facial cleansers, hand washes, shower gels, shampoos, and toothpaste. Purpose: It’s primarily used for its pearling effect, which gives products a visually appealing, shimmering appearance. Benefits: EGMS also helps with moisturizing, skin softening, and increasing viscosity, making it suitable for low solids content formulations. Solubility: EGMS is soluble in water, ethanol, ether, and acetone but insoluble in volatile oils.   How to use EGMS: Heating Phase: EGMS is typically added during the heating phase of your DIY formulation, allowing it to fully integrate and activate its properties. Use Level: Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS) is typically used in cosmetic formulations at a concentration range of 1% to 5% of the total formulation weight. This percentage can vary depending on the specific product type and desired properties. Some sources suggest usage ranges of 2-4% or even 3-8%.