Cosmetic Formulation Terms

verb to mix together two or more liquids that do not usually mix well, such as oil and water, by using an emulsifier

• To create a stable emulsion, you must emulsify the oil and water thoroughly.
• If you want the dressing to be creamy, you have to emulsify the ingredients really well.
• Just shake it really hard to emulsify the mixture.
• She tried to emulsify the conflicting opinions in the meeting to reach a consensus.

noun a utensil used in cooking for heating delicate foods gently and gradually

• The chef used a bain-marie to gently heat the chocolate for the dessert.
• I always use a bain-marie when melting chocolate to avoid burning it.
• I'm gonna throw this chocolate in the bain-marie real quick.
• She placed her emotions in a bain-marie, keeping them warm but not letting them boil over.