SOLUBILIZER - what is it and how to use it?

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What do you imagine by the name Solubilizer? In the article below we will clarify this.

A solubilizer, in other words a solvent, is a very good tool if you need to incorporate essential oils, fragrance oils or preservatives into your water-based product (these are the most common uses of solvents in natural cosmetics). Without this miracle, you simply won't be able to do it and you'll have oily globs of essence floating in your water.

It should also be pointed out that a solubilizer is neither an emulsifier nor a dispersant, although all three belong to the surfactant group. None of the aforementioned ingredients will produce such a clear and transparent appearance of the solution formed.

SOLUBILIZER - WHY USE IT ?

You may say to yourself that you just need to shake the product before use, if you see a layer of preservative or essential oil at the bottom and everything is fine.

However, it's not quite right. In fact, it's not okay at all. Becausethanks to the solubilizer, all the fatty ingredientsare evenly dispersed throughout the solution and their concentration is exactly the same.

But what happens if you don't use a solubilizer?

The fatty component simply settles in the solution or floats on the surface. Even if you shake the product before use, the fatty components will not disperse evenly in the water. A disproportionate amount of the preservative or essential oil that you apply to your skin may get into the spreader in this way, resulting in an allergic skin reaction.

And what about the preservative?

How does it stabilize your product if it is not evenly dispersed throughout the solution? One side is the health risk and the other is the economic risk - after all, natural preservatives and quality essential oils are not exactly the cheapest items and it is therefore worth using all the necessary ingredients to ensure that your product is of good quality and meets the health and quality criteria in particular.

Please note: It is advisable to look at the natural products you have bought to see if there is any sediment in them or if it floats on the surface. And then look at the label to see if there is a warning: Shake before use.

SOLUBILIZER - HOW TO USE IT ?

Symbio solv clear plus is gluten free and PEG free, and as it is classified as a surfactant, using it will also increase the foaming power of the final product.

If you are using it in a foam cleanser, you probably won't notice the foaming effect here, but in the case of skin toners, foaming is basically undesirable.

Therefore, certain ratios must be observed in the application.
It is customary to use a ratio of 1:3 (that is, 3 parts solubilizer to 1 part essential oil) and 1:5 (5 parts solubilizer to 1 part essential oil).

But the golden rule is still to use as much as you need, so we recommend testing on a smaller amount of your product. Even with essential oils, everyone is different, it is a natural extract after all.

We also carry Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, which is primarily a surfactant, but is also an excellent solubiliser - as it is a surfactant, it has a significant foaming ability, so it is only recommended as a solvent for use in liquid foam products, hand wash and body cleansers.

How are you? Do you use a solvent in your products or is this a complete novelty for you?

Article prepared for you by

Martina Oboňová