Oils, fats and waxes: the differences in cosmetic formulation

Oils, fats and waxes are used in many cosmetic formulations for skincare, haircare and body products. When choosing your ingredients with your cosmetic chemist, there are some issues to be considered, such as natural and synthetic options, limitations with formulation, and issues that can arise during the formulation process.

WHAT ARE OILS, FATS AND WAXES?

An oil is a moisturisi...