Features

  • Vegan, Natural & Sulfate-Free O/W emulsion for all hair types.
  • Condition, moisturize & smooth frizzy hair.
  • Use on damp or dry hair for styling or mid-day refresh.

Ingredients

  • Kostol Natural E: Natural, PEG-free nonionic o/w emulsifier. Provides a light to medium, wet break, low thickening. Can be used as a primary or secondary emulsifier. Usage level 2-8%.
  • Kester Wax K-60P: Naturally derived plasticizer. Increases melt point, stability, compatibility in anhydrous systems, thickens emulsions and provides texture. Usage level 0.5-20%.
  • 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

  • Hair Care

Sub Topics

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    Procedure

    • Sprinkle Acacia gum into water and mix at high speed, heating to 75-80°C until fully hydrated.
    • Premix glycerin and gum, add to Phase A and disperse well; then neutralize.
    • Combine phase B and heat to 80-85°C, and add to Phase A.
    • Mix at high speed until emulsion is smooth. Cool while mixing to 50°C or less.
    • Add Phase C, mix, and cool to RT.

    Stability

    Three months at room temperature, three months at 45°C.

    Suppliers

    1. Koster Keunen, Inc.
    2. AEP Colloids
    3. CP Kelco
    4. Brenntag Specialties
    5. Carruba

    Ingredient Trade Name

    INCI Name

    %
    Phase A
    Deionized Water Aqua 68.4
    Spray Dried Gum Arabic EQ2 Acacia Senegal Gum 3.0
    Glycerin Glycerin 3.0
    Keltrol CG-SFT3 Xanthan Gum 0.4
    NaOH 10% Solution Sodium Hydroxide 0.2
    Phase B
    Kester Wax K-60P1 Polyhydroxystearic Acid 9.0
    Kostol Natural E1 Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate 4.0
    Kester Wax K-241 Lauryl Laurate 5.0
    Sweet Almond Oil4 Prunus Amygdalus (Sweet Almond) Oil 5.0
    Virgin Argan Oil4 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil 1.0
    Phase C
    Natural Aromatic Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol 0.8
    Extracts5 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract 0.3
    Optiphen ND Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Dehydoacetic Acid 0.7