Features

  • Effective conditioner, detangler, frizz reduction
  • Traditional ingredients, proven results
  • Simple chassis, easy to modify

Ingredients

Kostol IBT

Cationic o/w emulsifier. Provides excellent conditioning, detangling and frizz reduction in all hair care formulations. Promotes a powdery after-feel in skin care. Usage level 0.5-8%.

Kester Wax K-48

Naturally derived wax ester of plant origin. Provides opacity and texture to emulsions, with minimal impact on viscosity. Secondary structurant in anhydrous formulations. Usage level 1-20%.

Cocoa Butter

Natural wax extracted from Cocoa beans. Low melt point solid, provides thickening, some structure, and nourishment to skin and hair. Emollient, thickener, glossy finish. Usage level up to 100%.

Categories

Main Topic

  • Hair Care

Sub Topics

  • Emulsion
  • Hair Care
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Unisex
  • Vegan

Procedure

  • Begin heating water to 80°C and add Phase A ingredients one by one, mixing each until uniform.
  • Combine Phase B ingredients, and heat to 80 – 85°C until melted.
  • Add Phase B to Phase A under agitation and mix at high speed until emulsion is uniform.
  • Check pH and adjust to 4-5 as necessary.
  • Cool to 45°C or under and pour into containers.

Stability Information

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

Supplier Information

  1. .Koster Keunen, Inc.
  2. Brenntag Specialties
  3. Lubrizol

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
Deionized Water Aqua 74.35
Disodium EDTA Disodium EDTA 0.05
Optiphen2 Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol 1.0
Glycerin Glycerin 5.0
Citric Acid Citric Acid 0.6
Phase B
Kostol IBT1 Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate 6.0
Kester Wax K-481 Cetyl Palmitate 3.0
AR Cocoa Butter1 Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter 4.0
Schercodine S3 Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine 2.0
Belsil DM 1002 Dimethicone 4.0