Formulation Issues? Plasticizers to the Rescue!
The best cosmetic chemists know that formulations and formula changes need constant attention. One formula change is never easy, and can lead to new issues in stability, texture or compatibility. Enter the plasticizers!
Koster Keunen Receives 2024 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs recently announced the winners of the 2024 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). Among the six American companies to win the award, Connecticut-based Koster Keunen.
Taking on Formulation Challenges: Formulating without BHT and Petrochemicals
Working with SynKos O-1070, formulators have the benefits of a highly versatile and widely compatible structurant equivalent to Ozokerite and without the BHT.
History, Hives, and Honey: Bees Keep Our World Buzzing Around
Whether you are working on a light but velvety lotion or a cream that is rich and luxurious, Kostol NatureMuls is the emulsifier that will fit the project at hand.
ASAP Lip Balm? We’ve Got a Wax for That!
Whether you are looking to design one sturdy lip balm stick, a whole lip balm range, or just starting out making your own line of lip balms, Koster Keunen has your back. We are pleased to offer our new Natural Lip Balm Base, just the thing to set your lip emollients up for success.
Crafting High-Temperature Candles in a Warming World
In the world of candles, the quest for blends that boast higher melting points is not just about crafting a longer-lasting candle, but also about combating the challenges posed by melting during travel and storage.
