soapermom Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 anyone used this in their lotion.. I am dying to try it, and wondered if it was worth it, it sounds too good to be true, results wise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 heres some info I have been reading about it..The product description from manufacturer literature: Liquid Polymer (LP), contains three main ingredients: A dispersed polymer phase; a continuous carrier phase; and an activator. The polymer phase forms around 50% of the product, with the carrier phase comprising 35%, and an additional 7% is a high HLB non-ionic surfactant. The surfactant activates the LP when it is added to aqueous systems, enabling water molecules to move into the small polymer particles (via osmosis), allowing the polymer particles to swell to 2.5 to 5.0 microns in diameter.The activating surfactant remains outside the polymer particle throughout, allowing emulsification of further oils, silicones, and similar co-ingredients. LP provides effective thickening at levels of 1% with maximum swelling capacity in aqueous systems at 4-6%. The viscosity of LP is not significantly affected by increasing temperatures, and all dispersions are stable after storage at elevated temperatures (up to 85° C.) Even long periods of homogenization do not affect the stability of formulations containing Liquid Polymer.The natural pH of a 2% dispersion of LP is around 6.7. The effective pH range for this polymer is between 5.5-12. Liquid Polymer is not recommended for use in acid conditions.LP is compatible with a wide range of raw materials including: aloe vera, allantoin, proteins, botanical extracts, and vitamins.This thickener can be used to produce cold process emulsions with reduced manufacturing time, and two phases can be mixed in one vessel prior to addition of the thickener.On application to the skin, Liquid Polymer provides a smoothing effect due to the decrease in surface roughness from the polymer particles, coupled with the slip properties observed as particles move over each other.My product description: This stuff rocks!! The first time I used it, I made 3 batches of lotion in less than 15 minutes with NO HEATING and NO NEUTRALIZATION!! (If you're using herbal extracts or herb-infused oils, it's always best to heat that phase so that you kill off all the nasties.) It was amazing to see a dropper of LP swell up 4 cups of water and oil. Used at the lowest concentration of 1%, you get a lotion that's perfect to use with a dispensing cap or a pump. 4% gives you a thick, whipped cream (like body yogurt.) You can actually just drop some of this product into a cup of water and get a nice looking lotion, but you miss out on the great properties and moisturization of oils if you do that. It's fun to watch, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 So, it's basically a thickener and emulsifier in one? Sounds good, where do you get it/how pricey is it? Thanks for sharing the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 I have researched everyone who has this.. it runs about 20-30$ a lb, which isnt bad considering how little is used... the 2 places I know who caryy this are the buying group and scent santuary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 It's not bad. Make easy work of making a lotion come together. I'm testing my lotion using the liquid polymer in one and ewax in the other. I think I like the ewax better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Interesting read. The Chem Store also has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 It's not bad. Make easy work of making a lotion come together. I'm testing my lotion using the liquid polymer in one and ewax in the other. I think I like the ewax better. how is the feel of it?? I imagine it to be very SLICK is it??right now most of my lotions are very creamy and almost whipped feel to them.. which I love.. but I am intrigued by this stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Not really slick, but it has a nice feel to it. Glides onto the skin nicely.If I use too much ewax, it starts off with a bit of white residue before sinking in. With the liquid poly, I didn't get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayearthgrown Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I use the ewax and the liquid polymer in my lotions. I love this stuff, makes your lotions thick without that waxy feel you get when you use just ewax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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