Features

  • Playful, marshmallow-like texture
  • Traditional ingredients, proven results, simple formula
  • Soft hold, unisex styler

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-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%.
  • 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

  • Emulsion
  • Hair Care
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Unisex
  • Vegan
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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 6-7 as necessary.
  • Cool to 45°C or under and pour into containers.

Stability

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

Suppliers

  1. Koster Keunen, Inc.
  2. Brenntag Specialties
  3. Rita
  4. DuPont

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
Deionized Water Aqua 73.8
Carbopol 9802 Carbomer 0.1
Tealan 993 Triethanolamine 0.1
Zemea Propanediol4 Propanediol 3.0
PVP K-902 PVP 5.0
Optiphen2 Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol 1.0
Phase B
Kostol Natural E1 Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate 4.0
Kester Wax K-561 Cetyl Stearate 10.0
Kester Wax K-241 Lauryl Laurate 3.0