Emulsifying wax is THE necessary ingredient to make the water and oils combine to make a lotion. Vegetarian formulation.

There are other ways to make lotion without it, but it tends not to be very nice and doesn't hold together over time. This is why if you want to make the perfect lotion or cream, you must use emulsifying wax.

Typical usage is 4%, but follow the usage in your Lotion Recipe.