Kester K-45

NATURAL LUXURY FROM JOJOBA

Kester K-45 is a soft, creamy paste of jojoba esters created by transesterification of jojoba oil and wax. This natural ester provides a smooth, luxurious feel while delivering emolliency, stability, and moisture retention. It is an excellent emollient making it ideal for a wide range of formulations. It offers non-greasy emolliency, oxidative stability, and a luxurious skin feel. It can be used in both wash off and leave on applications.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL BENEFITS

  • Moisturizes & Protects: Reduces dryness, roughness, and flakiness
  • Strengthens Skin: Supports heathy skin barrier
  • Luxurious Feel: Non-greasy, smooth sensory profile
  • Color Cosmetic Performance: Enhances coverage, payout, and oxidative stability
  • Hair Care: Reduces wet and dry comb friction, enhances shine
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APPLICATIONS

  • Skin Care: Creams, lotions, serums, masks, balms
  • Color Cosmetics: Lipsticks, foundations, primers
  • Hair Care: Conditioners, treatments, styling products
  • Sun & Baby Care: Sunscreens, after-sun, diaper creams

FORMULATION GUIDELINES

  • Use Level: 1–10% depending on system and desired effect
  • Form: Soft white paste
  • Melting Point: 42-48°C
  • Processing: Add to the oil phase; process between 58- 85°C

AT A GLANCE

Skin Care Studies Coming

  • Sensorial Tests
  • Moisture Barrier
  • Skin Moisturization
  • RIPT

Hair Care Studies Coming

  • Wet Combing
  • Dry Coming
  • Shine
  • Sensorial Tests
Kester K-45 a multifunctional jojoba ester for today's personal care formulations