We’ve Got A Wax For That™
Koster Keunen scientifically customizes wax for your specific applications, while significantly improving the world in the process. Choose from an extensive ingredient portfolio – which includes beeswax and natural waxes from around the world, as well as esters, thickeners, emulsifiers and specialties designed to help formulators innovate and solve problems. Within each product solution is a dedication to ethical sourcing, transparency and sustainability. Koster Keunen is a vital component in the development of your best products, and in initiatives that improve our planet.
Visit the Koster Keunen Online Store to browse our catalog of natural and synthetic waxes, butters, and emulsifiers. Products are available for wholesale and bulk purchases.
The Koster Keunen Worldwide Sustainability Initiative
Koster Keunen believes that creating more sustainable lives is how we should all be measured. When you choose Koster Keunen, you help expand our worldwide sustainability initiative – called We Are All One Hive – which creates more sustainable lives by:
- Sourcing and enhancing more sustainable beeswax.
- Creating, training and partnering with local beekeepers.
- Providing resources that elevate beekeeping communities.
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About Koster Keunen
Founded in 1852, Koster Keunen is the world’s leader in natural waxes and wax technology. We specialize in the development, processing, and manufacturing of quality ingredients at each of our production sites. Our technological strengths include extensive knowledge of waxes, emulsifiers, esters and their derivatives. We dedicate ourselves to innovation, ethical sourcing, transparency and sustainability.
Our ingredient portfolio includes beeswax and natural waxes from around the world, esters, thickeners, emulsifiers and specialties designed to help formulators innovate and solve problems.
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Formulating Products to Care for the Unique Properties of Leather and Faux Leather
What can beat the luxury of leather or the affordability and easy care of well-made faux leather? Products that nourish the beauty and longevity of these deservedly popular coverings are always in demand.
Formulating for Textured Hair – A Comparison of Styling Products
Broadening beauty concepts are becoming more visible every day, and innovative haircare systems require strong base formulation to meet discerning market demands.
New Haircare Trends: Skincare Sophistication with Fun Textures
Creams, serums, and masques are recognizable and targeted to take advantage of the dual attraction of describing a beauty enhancer and a pleasant tactile experience. These innovative haircare systems require strong base formulations to meet discerning market demands.
Formulating Products to Care for the Unique Properties of Leather and Faux Leather
What can beat the luxury of leather or the affordability and easy care of well-made faux leather? Products that nourish the beauty and longevity of these deservedly popular coverings are always in demand.
Formulating for Textured Hair – A Comparison of Styling Products
Broadening beauty concepts are becoming more visible every day, and innovative haircare systems require strong base formulation to meet discerning market demands.
Up Coming Events
TEAMWORKS 2022
March 22, 2022
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Chicago, IL
An important North American event, Koster Keunen is pleased to be at this show alongside other cosmetics and personal care industry leaders. Koster Keunen will be showcasing new innovations, ingredients and supporting technical questions in personal care.
Booth #121
In-Cosmetics Global
April 5, 6 & 7, 2022
Porte de Versailles
Paris, France
Celebrating excellence in the field of ingredient innovation, in-cosmetics Global offers high-quality education on the latest science and trends. Plus, with targeted networking opportunities for the international personal care ingredients community, you can uncover the tools to engage in new business and evolve your brand. Join Koster Keunen in-person!
Booth # TBD
NYSCC Supplier’s Day
May 3 & 4, 2022
Javits Center
New York, NY
Koster Keunen is proud to launch our newest technical data on our natural and vegan Kester Wax Series. Each of the six natural ester waxes provide specific and unique properties for formulators. Stop at our booth to see our clean methods to create opacity, structure, viscosity and slip with studies and coordinating prototypes in all market segments. We are also pleased to expand on our sustainability program covering our solar run facility, sustainable beeswax program, and our natural and upcycled wax options. Looking to formulate something specific? We’ve Got a Wax For That!
Booth #907
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