| abstract |
An emulsion stabilizer comprising a blend of biopolymers of at least one cellulose ether and at least one crosslinked and modified starch, wherein at least one of the cellulose ethers or crosslinked and modified starches is hydrophobically modified, the total amount of cellulose ethers in the blend of biopolymers 50 wt% or less. The present invention also relates to an emulsion composition comprising the emulsion stabilizer, and more particularly to a water-in-oil emulsion. In one embodiment, the emulsion is suitable for use in personal care formulations. |