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AroEmul AOF Bio
Emulsifier
Oil Thickener
Humectant
Sugar Ester
£13.95 GBP
£13.95
/
100g
100% natural, sugar-ester based emulsifier
High glycerine content provides built-in humectant
Thickens oils into stable, spreadable gelées
Ideal for bath blooms, gelées and cleansers
PEG-free, non-GMO and readily biodegradable
AroEmul AOF Bio
£13.95 GBP
£13.95
/
100g
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AroEmul AOF Bio is a clear, yellow liquid with a slight aroma. 100% vegetable origin combining organic glycerin sourced from the nut oil of the Karanja tree, organic sweet almond oil, water from organic oranges and sugar esters.
All plant sources are non GMO and it is PEG free. Readily biodegradable.
Ingredients ratio of AroEmul AOF Bio;
Glycerin 50 - 60%
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil 25 - 35%
Sucrose Laurate 5 - 8%
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water 1 - 5%
It makes oil in water (O/W) emulsions as an emulsifier but also thickens oils to give a thick gel texture.
Although this emulsifier contains water, it does not need a preservative in this state as the ratio of water to glycerine keeps the product protected.
When it is used with fats only, it still does not need a preservative.
As soon as you add water though, you need to include a preservative.
AroEmul AOF Bio is sensitive to pH extremes and is stable between pH4 to pH8.
Produced in the UK which gives it a lower carbon footprint.
The individual materials that make up AroEmul AOF Bio are listed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng) here.
Skin Care
A gelée made with AroEmul AOF Bio helps to keep the skin hydrated.
Glycerine is an excellent humectant.
As AroEmul AOF Bio contains up to at least 50% glycerine, you don’t need to add any more glycerine to your formulations. By using 6% of the emulsifier, you will have 3% glycerine in your cream already.
It is an excellent emulsifier to use in rinse off cleansers and makeup removers.
AroEmul AOF Bio is safe for sensitive skin and baby products.
Makes bath oils that emulsify into “bath blooms”.
Hair Care
It is not cationic so has very little use in hair care products.
Other
Use 6% to 99%. AroEmul AOF Bio is water soluble but will hold and thicken oils in an oil only blend.
Bath Bloom 99% AroEmul AOF Bio to 1% essential oils.
Bath Serum 15% AroEmul AOF Bio to 85% mixed oils and essential oils.
Gel Scrub 25% AroEmul AOF Bio to 70% mixed oils and essential oils plus 5% exfoliant.
If using solid fats or butters, melt first and combine with other heat tolerant oils before combining with the AroEmul AOF Bio.
Heat safe up to 80°C.
Use a double boiler and do not heat higher than this as it will damage the sugar in the emulsifier.
Do not combine with salts as an exfoliant as this will cause the emulsifier to separate.
Finished products made with AroEmul AOF Bio should be kept above pH 4.5 and below pH 8 or to ensure the emulsion remains stable.
To make an oily gelée, stir the AroEmul AOF Bio so that it starts to go slightly opaque.
Combine ALL of the fat/oil ingredients and mix together to be consistent.
A typical ratio would be 25% AroEmul AOF Bio to 75% mixed oils. Add a small amount to the AroEmul AOF Bio whilst stirring quickly.
The mixed oils will be absorbed into the emulsifier like a sponge.
An electric mixer with a spiral dough hook is excellent for this.
We have found that a stick blender is too fast.
Continue to add small amounts of oil and stir in until all ingredients are absorbed. The gelée should thicken more after every oil addition.
The higher the ratio of the AroEmul AOF Bio that is used, the thinner the resulting oily gelée will be. To make a cream texture, water needs to be added.
When the oily gelée is mixed with water, it emulsifies immediately into a very thin, runny milk. It loses all texture.
Therefore, to get texture in a cream, you need to add thickened water (a gel) to the oily gelée.
The resulting cream will be a little looser than the thickness of the water gel you added.
Excellent for using heat sensitive oils like Kiwi Seed and Rosehip Seed Oil that cannot normally be emulsified by using heated methods.
Click on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring AroEmul AOF Bio (Organic Ingredients).
Here is a link to all non-batch-specific documents for this product: Link to Technical Documents
If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product that you have received, please request that here.
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good product
"never failed - best choice if you want to keep your active ingredients uncompromised. it may take a bit of patience but i never had any failures and i enjoy not heating my preciously infused oils ill keep using it - in fact i just ordered another one :)"
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"Very happy with this product! I purchased a few items from this website and made a face cream! All products are as described. I love this website has quality ingredients and you find everything you need to make a nice and natural skincare product for yourself!"
For years I have tried
"For years I have tried to use this product but unfortunately the results have always been disastrous. I may be using it incorrectly, I'm not sure. It always separates. This is frustrating as I understand this is a good product. Kindly help!"
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Q&A
- Hi, Can i add surfactants to this to make a cleansing milk lotion? Thanks
- Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, in theory you can add surfactants to a base consisting of AroEmul AOF Bio and your choice of oils. Add the surfactant slowly and ensure it is mixed well. Only use enough to provide cleansing properties as too much might destabilise it. As we haven't tried and tested this we can't guarantee the results so I would start with a small batch to experiment with it.
- Hi there I’m Wondering if you’d be able to say when this product should be expected to come back in to stock? Warmest regards DT
- Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we don't have a lead time at the moment. Sorry we can't help on this occasion.
- I was wondering to as in the oil based only gele can I add rosemary antioxidant to prevent oils from oxidation or what would be the shelf life guidance especially with the short life like on the sale now till 31th January? Thank you so much for reply
- Good afternoon, If I understand your question correctly, you would not be able to add Rosemary Antioxidant to extend the life of the AroEmul, the BBE date would remain the same. If you need any further info please contact info@aromantic.co.uk.
- Hello, I mixed up the usual formula with this product (25%) and other oils (70%) and it works fine BUT now in the summer, the gel lost viscosity and became very runny (but didn't separate). Do you have any advice? I consulted some formulators which said to use "Sucrablend" but I could not find it to sell in small quantities. Do you have it in stock. Thank you, Simone.
- We don't stock Sucrablend I'm afraid. That's unusual for the summer weather to cause the gelee to go runny. What method did you use to mix the oils into the AroEmul AOF Bio? If it was made by hand the gelee may not have been quite as strong as it would have been if mixed with a dough hook type attachment. It might be an idea to store your finished gelee in the fridge during the summer (before it gets the chance to go runny) as the cooler temperature may be what's needed to keep it more viscous.
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