Manufacturers of personal care and cosmetic products typically use a variety of emulsions. This requires a certain supply chain and manufacturing complexity. Using a common formulation to create a variety of products ranging from lotions to creams would greatly simplify the manufacturing supply chain and reduce overall manufacturing costs. However, there are limitations to the extent which a formulation can be used in a variety of products because of instability.
What is needed is a common base emulsion that can be used to make a variety of cosmetics. It is desirable to have a common base emulsion that is sprayable. Further, it is desirable to have a common base emulsion that is largely anhydrous, yet stable.