| Brand | Unbranded |
| Manufacturer | Essentially Natural |
Essentially Natural OliveM 2090 is a naturally derived water-in-oil emulsifier designed for cold-process cosmetic formulation. Based on olive oil chemistry, it combines polyglycerol esters of olive oil fatty acids with polyricinoleic acid to help create stable W/O emulsions with a lighter, silkier skin feel than many traditional W/O systems.
It is a yellow-amber viscous liquid that works well across skincare, sun care, make-up, baby-care style and toiletry formulations where a high-performance natural-origin emulsifier is needed. OliveM 2090 also supports powder wetting and dispersion, making it useful in formulas containing pigments, mineral filters and other dispersed ingredients.
Why we love it: This is a rare functional ingredient that makes natural-origin W/O emulsions feel elegant and modern. It helps formulators create stable, rich-but-light textures with excellent spreadability, fast absorption and a silky after-feel. Key Properties INCI Name: Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate/Polyricinoleate Ingredient Type: Naturally derived W/O emulsifier Form: Viscous liquid Appearance: Yellow-amber viscous liquid Aroma: Slight characteristic Emulsion Type: Water-in-oil Processing: Cold-process suitable Recommended Usage Rate: 2-4% Solubility: Water-insoluble Oil Compatibility: Compatible with vegetable oils, mineral oils, esters, texturisers, volatile oils, silicones and ethanol Sensory Profile: Light, spreadable, fast-absorbing, silky Natural Origin: 100% derived natural ingredient No Palm-Derived Ingredients 100% Renewable Vegan Friendly Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable Country Of Origin: Italy Suitable For: Cosmetic Use What It's Used For Creating cold-process water-in-oil emulsions Formulating lightweight W/O creams, lotions and body milks Improving spreadability, play time and silky after-feel Supporting natural-origin skincare, sun care, make-up and toiletry formulas Helping disperse powders, pigments, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide Formulating with vegetable oils, esters, volatile oils and texturisers Building richer emulsions that still feel light and elegant on the skin Who It's For This Product Is For: Cosmetic formulators making water-in-oil emulsions Makers wanting a natural-origin W/O emulsifier Formulators working with cold-process emulsion systems Product developers creating skincare, sun care, make-up or toiletry formulations Formulas needing improved powder wetting or pigment dispersion This Product Is Not For: Oil-in-water emulsions where an O/W emulsifier is required Water-only products Use as a finished product on its own Food, flavouring or supplement applications Customers needing a solid emulsifying wax format How To Use As a W/O Emulsifier: Use at 2-4% in water-in-oil emulsions.
In Cold-Process Formulas: Add to the oil phase and follow a suitable cold-process W/O method. For Powder Dispersion: Use in suitable oil phases to help wet and disperse powders, pigments and mineral filters. With Thickeners: Consider compatible structuring agents such as hydrogenated castor oil, hydrophilic fumed silica or Olivem 900 where extra stability or viscosity is needed.
Processing Tip: Add the water phase gradually into the oil phase under suitable mixing to support stable W/O emulsion formation. Formulation Tip: Always run compatibility, stability, preservation and final product testing before scaling. Safety Instructions For cosmetic formulation use only Not intended for ingestion Do not use as a finished ready-to-apply product Avoid contact with eyes Patch test the finished formulation before wider use Wear suitable eye protection and gloves when handling in a formulation setting Store unopened in the original container between 5C and 35C Keep container tightly closed when not in use Keep out of reach of children and pets FAQs Q: Is OliveM 2090 an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsifier?A: OliveM 2090 is a water-in-oil emulsifier.
Q: Can OliveM 2090 be used in cold-process formulas?A: Yes. It is designed for cold-process W/O emulsions. Q: What is the recommended usage rate for OliveM 2090?A: The recommended usage rat
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