Features

  • Vegan lip balm
  • Quick melt
  • High slip & shine

Ingredients

Kester Wax K-62

Naturally derived wax ester of plant origin. High melt point solid wax, provides hard structure in anhydrous applications. Structurant. Usage level 1-20%.

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%.

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%.

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

  • Skin Care

Sub Topics

  • Anhydrous
  • Clean Beauty
  • Lip Product
  • Stick
  • Unisex

Procedure

  • Combine all ingredients and melt with low mixing until homogeneous, heating to 85 – 90 °C.
  • Pour into lip balm containers at about 80 °C.

Stability Information

  • Two months at 45 °C
  • Two months at room temperature
  • Three freeze/thaw cycles

Supplier Information

  1. Koster Keunen, Inc.
  2. Columbus Oils
  3. Lincoln Fine Ingredients

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
Kester Wax K-621 Stearyl Behenate 10.0
Kester Wax K-60P1 Polyhydroxystearic Acid 10.0
Cocoa Butter1 Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter 10.0
Kester Wax K-241 Lauryl Laurate 10.0
Castor Oil2 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil 20.0
Coconut Oil3 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil 30.0
Sunflower Oil3 Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil 10.0