Mastering the Art of Emulsions: A Clean Beauty Formulator’s Guide to Stable, Silky Skincare

Ever made a lotion that separated after a week?
Mastering emulsions is the key to developing smooth, stable, professional-quality skincare. This guide breaks down the chemistry behind oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems—so you can confidently formulate moisturizers that feel amazing and stay shelf-stable, whether you're a hobbyist or ready to scale.

What You’ll Learn

✔️ The science behind emulsifiers and how they work
✔️ How to choose the right emulsifier system for your formula
✔️ Texture tuning: how to create light, rich, or silky finishes
✔️ Key factors that affect long-term product stability
✔️ Common causes of separation and how to troubleshoot
✔️ Practical lab tips for small-batch and scale-up success

Who This Is For

• Beginners ready to move beyond body butters and balms

• Clean beauty founders creating lotions, creams, or milky serums

• Students in formulation programs seeking real-world techniques

• DIYers frustrated with failed emulsions or unstable products

• Makers planning to work with manufacturers or labs

"As a cosmetic chemist, emulsions are one of the most rewarding (and misunderstood) formulation types. This guide helps you build real confidence in the science—because stability isn’t optional if you want to grow."
— Bri Muhammad, Green Beauty Labs