Liquid crystal emulsifiers are widely used in skincare formulations due to their unique structural properties.In formulation development,components such as thickeners,oils,and co-emulsifiers significantly affect liqui...Liquid crystal emulsifiers are widely used in skincare formulations due to their unique structural properties.In formulation development,components such as thickeners,oils,and co-emulsifiers significantly affect liquid crystal formation.Using polyglyceryl-10 stearate as an emulsifier,we investigated the effects of thickeners,oils,higher alcohols,and fatty acids on liquid crystal structure through controlled single-factor experiments.The results showed that xanthan gum(thickener),pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate(oil),and cetearyl alcohol(higher alcohol)produced optimal liquid crystal formation,with fatty acids providing additional benefits.Homogenization speed had the most pronounced impact-both excessively high and low speeds negatively affected the liquid crystal structure.展开更多
文摘Liquid crystal emulsifiers are widely used in skincare formulations due to their unique structural properties.In formulation development,components such as thickeners,oils,and co-emulsifiers significantly affect liquid crystal formation.Using polyglyceryl-10 stearate as an emulsifier,we investigated the effects of thickeners,oils,higher alcohols,and fatty acids on liquid crystal structure through controlled single-factor experiments.The results showed that xanthan gum(thickener),pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate(oil),and cetearyl alcohol(higher alcohol)produced optimal liquid crystal formation,with fatty acids providing additional benefits.Homogenization speed had the most pronounced impact-both excessively high and low speeds negatively affected the liquid crystal structure.
