Every August 1 through 7, National Cleanse Your Skin Week turns attention to one of the most basic steps in any skincare routine: properly cleansing the skin. Originally declared by the makers of CeraVe in 2016 and now officially listed on the National Day Calendar, the week falls during the hottest, muggiest part of summer, when skin is dealing with more sweat, sunscreen, and everyday buildup than usual.
At EZ Elements, this week is a good moment to spotlight the raw materials that make proper cleansing possible in the first place. This year, we’re pairing it with our Back-to-School promotion, running August 1 through 9, offering 15% off all surfactants and soap ingredients for Canadian formulators stocking up for the season ahead.
What Is National Cleanse Your Skin Week?
National Cleanse Your Skin Week runs annually from August 1 to 7. It was declared in 2016 by the makers of CeraVe Skincare to raise awareness of proper facial cleansing, particularly during summer months when sweat, sunscreen, makeup, and pool or ocean residue builds up more quickly on skin. Dermatologists note that correct cleansing matters year-round, but the observance is a useful seasonal reminder for both consumers and the brands formulating the products they rely on.
Why Cleansing Formulation Ingredients Matter
A cleansing product is only as good as the ingredients holding it together. Whether a formulator is building a cleansing cream, a makeup removing balm, or a rinse off lotion cleanser, the emulsifier chosen determines whether the finished product rinses cleanly, feels right on skin, and stays stable on the shelf.
This is where Emulsifying Wax NF earns its place in so many cleansing formulations, not just moisturizers.
Ingredient Spotlight: Emulsifying Wax NF
Emulsifying Wax NF is a nonionic, self-emulsifying wax with the INCI name Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60. Beyond its familiar role in creams and lotions, it is also widely used in cleansing milks, cleansing balms, and makeup removing creams, where it emulsifies oils and cleansing agents into a smooth, rinseable formula that lifts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup without leaving a heavy residue behind.
Because it is a nonionic surfactant class ingredient, Emulsifying Wax NF qualifies for this week’s Back to School promotion, 15% off all surfactants and soap ingredients, making this a practical time for Canadian formulators to stock up ahead of the busy formulation season.
Personal Care & Cleansing Formulations
- Cleansing creams and milks, where it emulsifies cleansing oils into a smooth, rinseable base
- Makeup removing balms and creams, where it helps lift away makeup and sunscreen cleanly
- Facial and body moisturizers, delivering the rich, stable texture the ingredient is best known for
- Hand creams and body lotions, where it prevents oil and water separation over shelf life
- Hair conditioners, where it disperses conditioning oils evenly through a rinse off base
This Week’s Promotion: Back to School Savings on Surfactants & Soap Ingredients
From August 1 through 9, EZ Elements is offering 15% off all surfactants and soap ingredients, including Emulsifying Wax NF. It is a timely window to stock up on the cleansing and formulation staples your lab reaches for most, right as the back to formulation season begins.
Why Choose EZ Elements as Your Supplier
Whatever your cleansing formulation calls for, EZ Elements supplies the surfactants and emulsifiers behind it with the documentation and consistency Canadian formulators need.
- Full documentation, including Technical Data Sheets, Certificates of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets, for every surfactant and emulsifier
- Consistent specification, batch to batch, for reliable cleansing and emulsion performance
- Bulk supply with transparent, competitive pricing, especially valuable during this week’s promotion
- A Canadian formulation support team available to help you choose the right surfactant for your formulation
Celebrate National Cleanse Your Skin Week with EZ Elements
This August 1 through 7, we’re recognizing the ingredients behind every well formulated cleansing product. Explore Emulsifying Wax NF and the rest of our Personal Care collection, take advantage of 15% off surfactants and soap ingredients through August 9, or reach out to our team to talk through your next cleansing formulation.
Happy National Cleanse Your Skin Week, from all of us at EZ Elements.
