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: PEG-Free, natural emulsifier. Thickens well and provides a light to medium, wet break. Can be used as a primary or secondary emulsifier.
  • Kester Wax K-60P: Natural plasticizer for film forming, increased stability and low to medium structure.
  • Kester Wax K-24: Natural ester and emollient that imparts slip, melts at body temp, offers slight cooling sensation. Provides light, dry feel. Cuts greasiness with natural oils, esters and organic sunscreens.

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