Description

Montanov 68 Vegetal Emulsifier

Is a non-ionic vegetable derived oil-in-water emulsifier that creates sophisticated lotions and creams with a wonderful skin feel. It is similar to Olivem 1000 in that it creates lamellar emulsions with liquid crystals around oil droplets and in the continuous (water) phase.

Please note that this is the same product as Vegetal. Same product – different brand names

Emulsifies all types of oils (ester, mineral, vegetable, silicone)
Rich feel
Cream to butter textures
Long-lasting moisturizing effect 5hr after application (in vivo)
Restructuring property: reduction of TEWL* (in vitro + in vivo)

Montanov 68 is Ecocert and Cosmos approved

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetearyl Glucoside

Appearance: White pellets

Combines well with Sepimax Zen. Sepimax Zen works as a thickener, stabiliser, and secondary emulsifier. For a 10% oil phase use 3% Montanov 68, 0.3% Sepimax Zen, and 1% Dub Cire H1

Although it could be specific to our formulation (i.e our particular combination of all ingredients), we have noticed a significant lessening in whitening (soaping) that is typical of silicone free emulsions. The manufacturer (Seppic) does state in their product information sheet that Montanov 68 creates emulsions that do not whiten on application

Usage 2% – 8%

More information here

*Trans-epidermal Water Loss

Guides

⭐Montanov 68: A Complete Guide for Natural Emulsions

How to Formulate with Montanov 68

Montanov 68 Troubleshooting Guide

Montanov 68 compatibility chart

Soaping in Emulsions: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Mitigate It