Features

  • Structured water-in-oil emulsion
  • Chassis allows for inclusion of actives
  • Interesting texture on pickup, turns into luxurious cream

Ingredients

Sunflower Wax

Natural wax extracted from sunflower seeds. Very high melting point and excellent structuring capabilities, increases stick structure and stability. Structurant. Usage level 1-15%.

Kester Wax K-24

Naturally derived wax ester of plant origin. Low melt point semi-solid, melts on body contact, provides cooling sensation. Adds slip, reduces greasy feel, dimethicone alternative. Usage level up to 50%.

Categories

Main Topic

  • Skin Care

Sub Topics

  • Clean Beauty
  • Emulsion
  • Lotion or Cream
  • Natural
  • Vegan

Procedure

  • Combine Phase A ingredients and heat to 85°C.
  • Combine Phase B ingredients and heat to 85°C.
  • Once both Phases are at temperature, add Phase B to Phase A and increase mixing speed. Shear is optional.
  • When emulsion is smooth, pour at 67-72°C into appropriate containers. Keep mixer on during filling.

Stability Information

Three months at 45°C, three months at room temperature, three freeze/thaw cycles.

Supplier Information

  1. Koster Keunen, Inc.
  2. BASF
  3. Evonik
  4. Brenntag Specialties

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
Sunflower Wax1 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax 5.0
Kester Wax K-241 Lauryl Laurate 11.0
Cetiol CC2 Dicaprylyl Carbonate 11.0
Almond Oil Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil 16.0
Isolan GPS3 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate 3.0
Zn Stearate4 Zinc Stearate 0.5
Phase B
Deionized Water Aqua 48.5
Optiphen4 Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol 1.0
Glycerin Glycerin 3.0
Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate 1.0