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Master Emulsifier & Surfactant selection: Avoid unstable & Ineffective formulations

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Recorded on Jun 26, 2024

Are your high-performance emulsions falling short?

Experienced formulators know the frustration of battling instability, incompatibility, and unexpected performance issues. This advanced course delves deeper into the science and practical application of emulsifiers and surfactants, empowering you to create exceptional, cutting-edge cosmetic emulsions.

Join industry veteran Mark Chandler and gain the in-depth knowledge and practical skills to:

Move Beyond Basic Troubleshooting: Delve into the mechanisms behind creaming, flocculation, and coalescence to proactively design stable emulsions.
Fine-Tune Emulsion Architectures: Explore the intricacies of O/W and W/O systems, manipulating interfacial tension and particle interactions for optimal stability.
Optimize Processing Parameters for Scalability: Develop robust processing strategies that ensure consistent emulsion properties from small-scale development to large-scale production.

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The depth and breadth of the technical information was perfect for all levels of cosmetic scientists. We learned more details on emulsifier and surfactant systems than was previously known

Cassandra B. - KDC Columbus

I learned how to process liquid cyrstal emulsions; I was not doing it properly, or as Mark suggested. Well rounded exposure with good presentation.

John C. - Consultant- Personal Care

Presented By:
Mark Chandler

Length: 90 min

Course Type: Formulation
Level: Advanced

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Why should you view this course?

Emulsifiers and surfactants play a significant role in formulating stable cosmetic products (synthetic, natural, sensory…). But, is it easy to attain desired stability with the ingredients (o/w, w/o, blends…) that aren’t compatible? Fortunately, there is a clearly defined structure that can help you get started. Join this course and:

Select faster the right surfactant / emulsifier depending on your application (cleanser or leave-on skin care products) by reviewing their functions and chemistries.

Manage product stability better by learning about the various stabilization mechanisms (steric, charge, pickering, polymeric…) formulation methodologies, evaluation techniques (HLB) and tests.

Get expert insights on various instability challenges (droplet coalescence, flocculation, creaming, sedimentation), especially when trying to formulate more natural or sensory products.

Who should view this course?

Cosmetic formulators, anyone involved in processing or marketing emulsions/emulsifiers , who are looking for guidance to select the right emulsifier for their leave-on skin care products and surfactant for cleansers must attend this course.

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Course Outline

Understanding Emulsions
- Emulsion Theory
- Basic Types of Emulsions- (O/W, W/O.....)

The Power Behind Emulsification
- Energy Sources for Emulsification- (Physical, chemical, thermal)

The Unwanted Guests: Destabilization Mechanisms
- Creaming/Sedimentation
- Flocculation
- Coalescence
- Oswald Ripening
- Phase Inversion

Building a Fortress: Stabilization Mechanisms
- Steric stabilization
- Electrostatic stabilization
- Liquid Crystalline Lamellar Gel Network
- Polymer Microgels

Balancing Act: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Stability
- Delivery
- Processing
- Formulation- HLB and other key factors

The Art of Emulsifier Formulation
- Emulsifier selection
- Emulsifier formulation technology
- Mixing mechanisms

Cleanser formulation technology
- Foaming
- Solubilization
- Viscosity
- Surfactants ( ionic, anionic, amphoteric...)

Real-life Formulation examples

30 mins Q&A - Interact live with the expert for all your technical help!

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Recorded Course: 325 €

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Members Reviews

The depth and breadth of the technical information was perfect for all levels of cosmetic scientists. We learned more details on emulsifier and surfactant systems than was previously known

Cassandra B. , from KDC Columbus

I learned how to process liquid cyrstal emulsions; I was not doing it properly, or as Mark suggested. Well rounded exposure with good presentation.

John C. , from Consultant- Personal Care

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