Introduction
If you're into homemade skincare, DIY cosmetics, or small-batch formulations, you’ll want a reliable and safe emulsifier to bring water and oil phases together. Enter CP Lotion Maker by Craftiviti a cold process emulsifier that simplifies lotion making while offering good stability and ease of use.
What Is CP Lotion (Maker) by Craftiviti?
“CP” stands for Cold Process, meaning you don’t need to heat the mixture to combine oil and water. Craftiviti’s CP Lotion Maker is designed precisely as a cold-process lotion formulator.
Here are some key facts and specs:
* Ingredients: Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, hydrogenated polydecene, trideceth.
* Origin: Italy
* Recommended usage: 3%–5% of the weight of water (i.e. if you have 100 g of water, use 3–5 g of CP Lotion Maker)
* It is acrylamide-free and claims to have good pH stability.
* It acts as an emulsifier or co-emulsifier in oil-in-water (O/W) formulations.
Because it's cold-process and doesn’t require heating, it's ideal for formulating creams, lotions, serums, and more, especially when you want to preserve heat-sensitive botanicals, essential oils, or actives.
Why Use CP Lotion Maker? (Benefits & Advantages)
When formulating your own cosmetics, the right emulsifier makes all the difference. Here are the advantages of CP Lotion Maker:
1. No heat required
You can emulsify oil and water phases without heating, which helps preserve delicate botanicals, essential oils, or sensitive active ingredients.
2. Simplifies DIY lotion making
Because it's user-friendly, CP Lotion Maker lowers the barrier for entry even beginners can mix up decent lotions or serums with this ingredient.
3. Good pH stability & emulsion stability
It holds up across a range of pH levels, which is important in skincare to maintain shelf stability and prevent breakage.
4. Free of acrylamide
Many formulators and consumers scrutinize cosmetic ingredients, and the fact it’s acrylamide free is a good selling point.
5. Versatile use
You can use it in lotions, serums and other oil-in-water systems.
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How to Use CP Lotion Maker: Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a sample procedure you can include in your blog (with disclaimers that this is for small craft batches, not industrial scale). You may want to include images to help:
Sample Cold-Process Lotion Recipe (100 ml batch)
| Ingredient | % / Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled water | ~90–94% | e.g. 90–94 g |
| CP Lotion Maker | 3–5% | e.g. 3–5 g |
| Carrier oils / butters | 5–10% | depending on how rich you want it |
| Preservative | as needed | for shelf stability (see below) |
| Active / botanical extracts / essential oils | small amounts | optional, based on condition & safety |
Steps:
1. Prepare water phase
Measure your distilled water in a sanitized container.
2. Add CP Lotion Maker
Weigh in 3–5% of CP Lotion Maker relative to the water phase weight. Stir gently but thoroughly until hydrated (no lumps).
3. Add oil phase
Add your carrier oils or butters. Mix well to combine into a smooth lotion texture.
4. Add actives/fragrance
After base is stabilized, add any actives, botanical extracts, or essential oils. Mix gently.
5. Add preservative (if needed)
Since this is a water-containing formulation, to avoid microbial growth, use appropriate preservative (e.g. Liquid Germall Plus, Optiphen Plus, or others). Craftiviti suggests our Preservative Natural.
6. pH adjustment & testing
Check and adjust pH (if necessary) to your target pH (commonly around 4.5–5.5 for skin). Add small drops of citric acid or sodium hydroxide as needed.
7. Packaging & labeling
Pour into clean containers, label with date, ingredients, and recommended shelf life.
8 .Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. For small, preservative-free batches, refrigeration may extend short-term shelf life. Or store in small, unpreserved batches in refrigerator and using within ~3 days. 
Formulation Tips & Best Practices
* Start small & test
Begin with small batches (50–100 ml) so you can test stability, fragrance compatibility, and shelf life without wasting ingredients.
* Watch pH compatibility
Some botanical extracts or actives may shift pH. Make sure your final pH is in a comfortable range for skin and compatible with your preservative.
* Use good quality oils
Use fresh, stable carrier oils (e.g. jojoba, squalane, rosehip, argan) to reduce risk of rancidity. You can include a small amount of antioxidant (e.g. vitamin E, d-α-tocopherol) to protect oils.
* Emulsifier percentage matters
Too little CP Lotion Maker might lead to a weak or unstable emulsion; too much may yield a thick or “gel-like” feel. Stay near the recommended 3–5% and try small adjustments.
* Compatibility & synergy with other emulsifiers/co-emulsifiers
CP Lotion Maker may work in conjunction with other emulsifiers or thickeners. Test combinations carefully.
* Perform stability tests
Keep samples at various temperatures (e.g. room, warm, cool) and observe phase separation, color change, or odor change over days/weeks.
Limitations & Considerations
No ingredient is perfect. Here are some caveats to mention:
* Because it's cold-process, the emulsion might take longer to fully settle or stabilize compared to heated emulsification in some cases. But so far, we love the speed and ease of using this evrsion.
* Shelf life depends heavily on preservative and packaging. Even though CP Lotion Maker has pH stability, microbial growth is always a risk in water-based formulas.
* Some very heavy or waxy oils or butters may challenge the emulsifier if used in large percentages. Always test.
* Users must ensure hygiene, correct preservative, and stability testing before selling or giving to others.
Tips for Best Results & Troubleshooting
* If you see separation or “oiling off,” increase your emulsifier percentage slightly (within safe range).
* Emulsions with heavy butters or waxes may challenge the emulsifier — use them sparingly or combine with co-emulsifiers.
* Always maintain hygiene and sanitize your tools and containers thoroughly to avoid microbial contamination.
* Keep notes of your batches (ratios, pH, appearance over time) so you can replicate or troubleshoot later.
* Perform simple stability tests: keep one sample at room temperature, one in a warm place, one in cooler place. Monitor over days/weeks.
Who Should Use CP Lotion Maker?
* Hobbyists & DIY skincare enthusiasts
* Small-batch skincare businesses
* Formulators who want a gentle, cold-process route
* Those working with heat-sensitive ingredients
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