Features

  • This incredibly rich and balmy night cream envelops the skin to provide a sensation of comfort and renewal.

Ingredients

  • Kostol NatureMuls: Natural, PEG-free nonionic o/w emulsifier. Provides a medium to long break, with some viscosity growth. Can be used as a primary or secondary emulsifier. Usage level 3-8%.
  • NaturalAtum: Natural wax blend designed to mimic the properties of petrolatum. Improves emolliency and lubricity in all systems. Thickener, film-former. Usage level 0.5-25%.
  • Kester Wax K-48: Naturally derived wax ester of plant origin. Provides opacity and texture to emulsions, with minimal impact on viscosity. Secondary structurant in anhydrous formulations. Usage level 1-20%.
  • 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

  • Skin Care

Sub Topics

  • Emulsion
  • Lotion or Cream

Procedure

  • Combine the Sepimax Zen and water of Phase A. Mix well until homogenous.
  • Then continue adding Phase A ingredients one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Heat to 80–85°C, while continuing to mix.
  • Mix and melt Phase B at 80-85°C until uniform.
  • Add Phase B to A. Continue mixing until emulsion is smooth.
  • Cool slowly while mixing at low speed to 45°C or less.
  • Add Phase C and mix until homogeneous.
  • Pour into containers.

Stability

Three months at 45°C, three months at room temperature, three freeze/thaw cycles.

Suppliers

  1. Koster Keunen, Inc.
  2. Seppic
  3. Rita
  4. Alzo
  5. Jeen
  6. BASF
  7. Carrubba
  8. Brenntag Specialties

Ingredient Trade Name

INCI Name

%
Phase A
Deionized Water Aqua 62.6
Sepimax Zen2 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 0.5
Glycerin Glycerin 4.0
Tealan 993 Triethanolamine 0.1
Phase B
Kostol NatureMuls1 Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol & Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate 7.0
NaturalAtum1 Canola Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearyl Behenate, Cetyl Stearate, Stearyl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate 6.0
Kester Wax K-481 Cetyl Palmitate 2.5
Kester Wax K-241 Lauryl Laurate 3.0
1618 Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol1 Cetearyl Alcohol 1.0
Dermol DISM4 Diisostearyl Malate 3.0
Jeechem CTG5 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 4.0
Vitamin E Acetate6 Tocopheryl Acetate 0.1
Phase C
Jeesilc CPS-2115 Cyclopentasiloxane 5.0
Fragrance7 Parfum 0.2
Optiphen8 Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol 1.0