Features

  • Kester Wax K-56: natural emollient, opacifier. Prevents emulsion “soaping”.
  • Cocoa Butter: natural emollient, thickener.

Ingredients

Kester Wax K-56

Naturally derived wax ester of plant origin. Increases opacity and viscosity in emulsions, adds bounce and texture. Secondary structurant in anhydrous formulations. Usage level 1-10%.

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

  • Skin Care

Sub Topics

  • Clean Beauty
  • Emulsion
  • Lotion or Cream
  • Natural
  • Skin Care
  • Unisex
  • Vegan

Procedure

  • Begin heating water to 80°C. Premix Glycerin and Xanthan Gum, add to Phase A and mix 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 5-6 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. CP Kelco
  3. Brenntag Specialties
  4. Jeen

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
Deionized Water Aqua 62.1
Glycerin Glycerin 5.0
Keltrol CG-SFT2 Xanthan Gum 0.5
Optiphen3 Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol 1.0
Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide 0.4
Phase B
Stearic Acid1 Stearic Acid 4.0
Kester Waxe K-561 Cetyl Stearate 6.0
AR Cocoa Butter1 Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter 6.0
Jeechem CTG4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 15.0