LipoSoft 1689

Product Overview

LipoSoft 1689 is a premium, PEG-free water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifier designed to produce stable, sensorially elegant emulsions across a wide range of cosmetic formulations. With an HLB value of 3.5, this versatile cosmetic raw material efficiently emulsifies a broad spectrum of oils, delivering a smooth, velvety finish that enhances both product performance and consumer experience. Valued by professional formulators and indie brand creators alike, LipoSoft 1689 supports cold-process manufacturing while maintaining exceptional emulsion stability—even in complex systems incorporating ethanol, electrolytes, or polar actives.

Key Benefits & Cosmetic Applications

LipoSoft 1689 offers a refined combination of formulation flexibility, sensory quality, and functional performance. Whether you are developing high-SPF sun care, rich body butters, or lightweight facial creams for professional cosmetic formulations or small-batch artisan lines, this W/O emulsifier provides reliable structure, texture enhancement, and a luxurious skin feel without the need for ethoxylated chemistry.

• Broad Oil Compatibility & Emulsion Stability: With an HLB of 3.5, LipoSoft 1689 emulsifies a wide range of oil phases—from lightweight esters to heavier botanical oils—producing stable, glossy water-in-oil emulsions that resist separation over time.
• Skin-Barrier Mimicking Structure: The molecular architecture of Sorbitan Oleate and Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate closely resembles the skin's natural lipid barrier, helping to form a gentle, occlusive layer that supports moisture retention without irritation.
• Optimised Active Delivery: The W/O emulsion structure enhances the efficacy of both water-soluble and oil-soluble actives, making it well suited for anti-aging serums, moisturising creams, and sun care formulations where ingredient performance is critical.
• Energy-Efficient Cold Processing: LipoSoft 1689 is compatible with cold-process manufacturing, reducing energy consumption during production and helping to preserve the integrity of heat-sensitive actives such as vitamins and botanical extracts.
• Low Usage, High Performance: Effective at just 3–5%, this emulsifier creates stable emulsions while accommodating challenging formulation ingredients, including ethanol, electrolytes, and polar actives, without compromising texture or stability.

Common Cosmetic Applications

• Skin Creams and Lotions
• Body Milks
• Waterproof Sunscreens
• Liquid Foundations
• Baby Care Products
• Colour Cosmetic Bases

Technical Profile & Specifications

Formulation & Processing Guidelines

How to Incorporate

• Add LipoSoft 1689 to the oil phase of your formulation. It is designed to dissolve or disperse within the lipid component before emulsification.
• Suitable for cold-process manufacturing, which eliminates the need for high-temperature heating steps. This is particularly advantageous when working with heat-sensitive actives such as vitamins, certain botanical extracts, or volatile fragrance components.
• If a warm process is preferred for specific formulation reasons, LipoSoft 1689 can be incorporated at moderate temperatures. Avoid excessive heat exposure to preserve the integrity of sensitive co-ingredients.
• Typical usage rate is 3.0–5.0%, depending on the oil-phase volume, desired viscosity, and the complexity of the formulation.

Compatibility

• Electrolytes & Polar Actives: LipoSoft 1689 demonstrates good tolerance for electrolytes and polar active ingredients, maintaining emulsion stability where some conventional W/O emulsifiers may struggle.
• Ethanol: The emulsion structure remains stable even in formulations containing elevated ethanol concentrations, making it suitable for certain sun care and treatment products.
• Vitamins & Challenging Actives: Compatible with common cosmetic vitamins and other ingredients that are typically difficult to incorporate into W/O systems.
• PEG-Free / EO-Free: Contains no ethoxylated components, aligning with clean-beauty formulation standards.
• For specific compatibility questions—particularly regarding novel active ingredients, high-loading electrolyte systems, or unconventional oil phases—formulators should conduct bench-level stability and compatibility testing before scaling.

Formulation Tips

• When formulating with LipoSoft 1689, begin at the lower end of the usage range (3%) for lighter textures such as body milks or fluid lotions; increase toward 5% for richer creams, dense sun care products, or formulations with higher oil-phase loads.
• When preparing cold-process W/O emulsions, ensure thorough and consistent mixing to achieve a uniform, glossy emulsion. High-shear mixing is recommended during the emulsification step.
• Introduce water-phase actives gradually during emulsification to promote even distribution and minimise the risk of phase instability.
• For formulations containing ethanol or high levels of electrolytes, conduct accelerated stability testing (e.g., 4-week storage at 40 °C and freeze-thaw cycling) to confirm long-term emulsion integrity.
• Pair with complementary co-emulsifiers or rheology modifiers if additional viscosity or specific textural properties are desired.

Suggested Applications

• Waterproof sunscreens and sun care emulsions
• Rich facial and body creams / lotions
• Baby care products and gentle body milks
• Liquid foundations and colour cosmetic bases
• Anti-aging and moisturising treatment creams

Sustainability & Ethical Profile

LipoSoft 1689 is formulated from naturally derived raw materials and is entirely free of ethylene oxide (EO) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatives. Its cold-process compatibility further supports energy-conscious manufacturing by reducing or eliminating the need for high-temperature processing steps. These characteristics make it a considered choice for formulators seeking clean, PEG-free cosmetic raw materials that align with the growing consumer preference for transparent, eco-conscious beauty products.

In alignment with Crafting Cosmetics sourcing standards, this ingredient is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

Regulatory & Safety Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for external use only. It is intended for cosmetic and personal care formulation applications only and should not be used as a finished product.

Technical Documentation

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Specification Sheet (SPEC)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)