[poll results] What’s Your Preferred Method for Preparing Emulsions in the Lab?

Sep 10th, 2024
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We reported last week that according to Market Research Intellect, the market for skin care emulsions was valued at US $100 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $175.58 billion by 2031, rising at a 7.29% CAGR from 2024. 

Technavio adds that the makeup emulsion market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.43% between 2023 and 2028. 

Considering you have emulsifying to do, this made us wonder: What is your preferred method for preparing emulsions in the lab?

Here's how you responded. (It was interesting to see a few brave folks on the phase inversion front!)

Poll Results

  • High-shear mixing 33%
  • Homogenization 60%
  • Phase inversion 7%
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