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Koster Keunen supports cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals and other traditional wax-driven markets with customer-driven responsiveness and quality that are unparalleled in the industry. Our natural and organic product portfolio is designed to meet the demand for natural wax products while maintaining the high quality levels our customers expect. We are the first company to introduce sustainable waxes that mimic the physical and chemical properties of non-renewable petrochemical and mineral-based raw materials.

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Kester Waxes are performance additives. They can function as Esters, Emollients, Thickeners, Viscosity & Texture Modifiers in various formulations offering unique and excellent end results.

Kester Wax

Enhans is a range of multifunctional wax derivatives from Koster Keunen.

Enhans

The SynKos Wax Series is comprised of white, synthetic waxes with unique gelling and texturizing
capabilities. SynKos waxes are synthetic polymers that are highly compatible, cost effective waxes that can
also replace petrochemical waxes, petrolatum and polyethylene.

SynKos

Kostol is a range of emulsifiers that offer stability and improved feel.

Kostol

A low molecular weight polyethylene used as a thickener, to add hardness and slip, as a gelling agent, sunscreen enhancer, film former, improves water resistance, pigment disperser, barrier properties and viscosity modifier.

Kostene

NaturalAtum® has been designed to replace petrolatum in personal care. It is an amorphous gel consisting of high molecular weight vegetable waxes dispersed into oils. NaturalAtum® does not contain petroleum hydrocarbon ingredients or hydrogenated vegetable oils, yet has physical and
chemical properties similar to petrolatum.

NaturalAtum

Koster Keunen has combined nature and science by reacting high molecular weight monoesters of natural waxes to form this compound. This emulsifier has been designed for O/W systems with a medium to long break for luxurious emulsions regardless of viscosity. This product is naturally derived and PEG free, and will work easily in both natural and conventional systems. Kostol NatureMuls adds texture and cushion to your emulsion and can increase skin moisturization and hydration.

Kostol NatureMuls Wax No. 577

Kostol ApiFree is a natural, vegan wax blend with hydrophilic properties and oil gelling capabilities designed to be used in all cosmetic and personal care applications.

Kostol ApiFree

Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax is a vegetable wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. This wax consists of long chain, saturated C-42 to C-60 esters. These esters correlate to hardness, crystalline structure, and a high melting point. It functions as a strong gellant and consistency modifier in sticks and emulsions.

Koster Keunen Sunflower Wax

Kester Wax K-72 is a naturally derived, high purity mono-ester wax. Kester Wax K-72 has good thermal stability, very narrow thermal phase change, film forming properties, and wide compatibility in different solvents.

Kester Wax K-72 Wax No. 131

Kostol IBT 50A is a behentrimonium methosulfate and cetearyl alcohol emulsifier with a 50% active level. This standard emulsifier is manufactured in the USA by Koster Keunen.

Kostol IBT-50A

Kostol Natural E is a PEG-free, natural, plant-based emulsifier. It can add viscosity to the system due to its behenyl base and delivers white emulsions. This strong O/W emulsifier is used for creams, lotions, hair pomades, surfactant systems, foundations, and mascaras.

Kostol Natural E Wax No. 414

NaturalAtum® has been designed to replace petrolatum in personal care. It is an amorphous gel consisting of high molecular weight vegetable waxes dispersed into oils. NaturalAtum® does not contain petroleum hydrocarbon ingredients or hydrogenated vegetable oils, yet has physical and
chemical properties similar to petrolatum.

NaturalAtum®

Koster Keunen NF Candelilla Wax is a vegetable wax that contains natural hydrocarbons. Candelilla produces excellent gloss and structure and is ideal for use where firm consistency and high melt point are important. This material complies with the NF monograph and is suitable for food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

Koster Keunen Candelilla Wax NF Wax No. 419

Kester Wax K-385 is high purity ester wax from naturally derived feed stock. K-385 has good thermal stability, very narrow thermal phase change when measured by DSC, good film forming properties and wide compatibility in ink systems.

Kester Wax K-385

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Kostol STMS is a high performing emulsifier, hair and skin conditioner, and foam booster, making it the perfect choice for conditioning shampoos, and all other hair care applications. In laboratory testing, hair swatches treated with the below shampoo showed a significant improvement in hair feel and
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Traditional Conditioning Shampoo W Stms

This natural lip balm provides broad spectrum protection from UVA & UVB rays using zinc oxide, perfectly dispersed in an elegant combination of ingredients. Our Beeswax serves as a structurant, emollient, and plasticizer. Sunflower Wax and Candelilla Wax increase stick esthetics and stability while Orange Peel Wax provides lips with anti-Inflammatory benefits and adds interest to the label.

Natural Lip Balm with SPF 15

Get glossy, buildable color with this all natural vegan lipstick. This formula features Kester Wax K-BWR, a natural, vegan alterative to beeswax. Sunflower Wax provides maximum structure and stability. Kester Wax K-60P functions as a plasticizer, while K-24 provides added slip and a silky after-feel.

Vegan Lipstick Aubergine

Brighten your smile with this cool, playful lipstick. This formula goes on creamy matte, covers perfectly and stays put for hours. The combination of Kester Wax K-82H and Enhans PC38 provides excellent structure while keeping the stick creamy. Enhans SC-78 allows the incorporation of a silicone into the formula without the risk of blooming, and feels silky on the lips.

Matte Longwear Lipstick

This creamy eye shadow delivers rich, intense color that stays on for hours. Sunflower Wax gives the formula structure and stability, while Kester Wax K-60P softens it for better spreading and payoff without affecting structure. The high percentage of Kester Wax K-24 further increases payoff while delivering a silky, velvety after-feel. 


Creamy Eye Shadow Stick-Lilac Gray

Soothe dry lips with this all natural, vegan pot balm. This formula features Kester Wax K-60P, which functions as a plasticizer and an emollient. Sunflower wax serves as a structuring agent, as well as an emollient and film former on the skin. Kester Wax K-24 imparts a silky after feel on the lips.

Vegan Pot Balm

Soften your lips, while giving them just a hint of color. The formula features Sunflower Wax, which functions as structuring agent in the balm, as well as an emollient and film former on the skin. Enhans SB-63 enhances skin moisturization and increase stick payoff. Kester Wax K-82P serves as a
plasticizer and improves adhesion to the lips, while Kester Wax K-82H contributes to the overall structure of the balm. Kester Wax K-24 serves as a pigment dispersing aid, and imparts a silky after feel on the lips.

Tinted Lip Balm-Cherries Jubilee

This elegant sunscreen lotion features a small yet very effective combination of Enhans Waxes to achieve maximum UVA and UVB SPF boosting properties. In addition, Enhans SB-63 and Enhans PC-38 have been proven to enhance skin moisturization over time, as well as and formula esthetics.

Daily Skin Shield SPF 20

This vegan, natural lip balm provides broad spectrum protection from UVA & UVB rays using zinc oxide, perfectly dispersed in an elegant combination of ingredients. Our Kester Wax BWR serves as a beeswax replacement, retaining its properties as a structurant, emollient, and plasticizer. Sunflower Wax increases stick esthetics and stability, while Orange Peel Wax provides lips with antiInflammatory benefits and adds interest to the label.

Natural Vegan Lip Balm with SPF 15

This full coverage lipstick delivers rich intense color that keeps its just applied look for hours. It glides on like satin and achieves single-stroke coverage. This lipstick features Siliconyl Polyethylene PC-38, which adds hardness and slip, as well as contributes to transfer resistance. Kester Wax K82H contributes to the overall structure of the lipstick. Kester Wax K-82P improves adhesion and aids in pigment dispersion, while Kester Wax K-24 provides added slip and a velvety after-feel.

Full Color Cream Lipstick - Peach Echo

This wax not only has an amazing hold, but also conditions your facial hair at the same time. This moustache wax features Peg-8 Beeswax, which contributes to hold and pliability without the build-up of beeswax. Kester Wax CT is a sustainable replacement for lanolin wax. Kester Wax K-82P provides this formula’s creamy texture, while giving it long-lasting hold.

Moustache Wax II

A creamy, blendable eye shadow that glides across the skin to deliver a wash of color. This formula features Sunflower Wax and NF Candelilla which provide maximum structure, stability and creaminess. Kester Wax K60P functions as a plasticizer, while Kester Wax K-24 provides added slip and a silky after-feel.

Natural Cream Eye Shadow

This all Natural lip balm will make lips feel soft and replenished. Beeswax conditions the skin, for a soothing lip treatment. Sunflower wax functions as structuring agent in the balm, as well as an emollient and film former on the skin.

Natural Lip Balm #2056

This lightweight, fresh feeling moisturizer will leave you looking radiant and well rested; while the sheer hint of color provides a healthy, dewy glow. This tinted moisturizer features Kostol NatureMuls, which serves as the emulsifier, as well as contributes to the formula’s bouncy texture. Branched Kester Wax Bk-40 acts as a thickener and adds to the creamy feel. Kester Wax K-48 functions as a thickener in the emulsion, and as an emollient on the skin. Kester Wax K-82P acts as a film former, while Kester Wax K-24 serves as a pigment dispersing aid and imparts a silky after feel

Energizing Tinted Moisturizer

High coverage liquid lipstick combines intense color and brilliant shine. Enhans PC-38 thickens and adds slip, as well as contributes to the extended wear of this formula. The Enhans CY-62 and Kester Wax K-82D contribute to the overall gloss, while the Kester Wax K-82P acts as a film former and pigment dispersing aid.

Glossy Fuchsia Lip Cream

: This lipstick glides on silky smooth, while giving lips a colorful shine. It features Synethtic Candelilla, a lower cost replacement for candelilla wax that provides excellent structure and film forming properties. Enhans PC-38 thickens and adds slip, as well as contributes to the extended wear of this formula. Enhans SB-63 improves payout and contributes to the overall creaminess of the formula. Kester Wax K82P improves adhesion and aids in pigment dispersion, while Kester Wax K-24 provides added slip and a velvety after-feel.

Glossy Lipstick-Fiesta Red

Give your skin a healthy dose of sun-soaked color without exposure to dangerous UV rays from the sun or tanning beds. This luminous, no-commitment bronzer creates a subtle tan that looks incredibly natural, and washes off easily with soap and water. This formula showcases Enhans PC-38, which adds structure and slip, as well as contributes to the extended wear of this formula. Enhans SB-63 improves stick payout and contributes to the overall creaminess of the formula. Sunflower Wax provides structure and enhances stability. Kester Wax K-24 imparts a silky feel on the skin and provides added slip, while Kester Wax K-82P serves as a plasticizer and improves adhesion to the skin.

Bronzer Stick

This rich, creamy, yet cost-effective body wash features Kostol STMS as its main emulsifier and skin conditioner. Kostol STMS deeply moisturizes skin, while adding bright white opacity and a cream-like appearance to the formula.

Hand and Body Wash

This Vegan, all Natural lip balm will make lips feel soft and replenished. Kester Wax K-62 and Sunflower wax function as structuring agents in the balm, as well as film formers on the skin. Kester Wax K-60P functions as a plasticizer and an emollient. Kester Wax K-24 imparts a silky after feel on the lips.

Vegan Squeezable Tinted Lip Balm

This formula gives you a messy style with lots of texture. Kester Wax CT is our creamy lanolin wax replacement and the primary thickener in this formula. Kester Wax K-82H provides firm structure, while Kester Wax K-24 conditions without the need for silicones.

Styling Wax with Kester Wax CT

Silky Makeup Stick

Give your eyes dimension and sparkle with this decadently creamy shimmer. Enhans PC-38 provides uniquely creamy structure, slip, and transfer resistance. Kester Wax K-82H provides excellent structure and film forming properties. Kester Wax K-82P functions as a plasticizer and pigment dispersing aid. Kester Wax K-24 serves as a wetting agent and provides a silky after-feel. Use as shadow or liner, alone or in combination with any color shadow.

Velvety Shimmer Eye Enhancer

Melt away stubborn eye makeup and remove long-lasting lip color with this efficient makeup remover. Kester Wax K-24 combines lifting power and skin conditioning for a flawless removal and pampered skin.

Dual Phase Make-up Remover

This vegan, natural lip balm provides broad spectrum protection from UVA & UVB rays using zinc oxide, perfectly dispersed in an elegant combination of ingredients. Our Kester Wax BWR serves as a beeswax replacement, retaining its properties as a structurant, emollient, and plasticizer. Sunflower Wax and Candelilla Wax increase stick esthetics and stability, while Orange Peel Wax provides lips with anti-Inflammatory benefits and adds interest to the label.

Natural Vegan Lip Balm SPF 15

This creamy, whipped mousse textured foundation has a weightless feel and offers buildable coverage for a customizable look. Kostol NatureMuls and Permulgin D serve as the emulsifiers, as well as contribute to the texture and bounce of the foundation. Branched Kester Wax Bk-40 acts as a thickener and adds to the creamy feel. Kester Wax K-82P functions as a film former and as a pigment dispersing aid. Kester Wax K-24 imparts a silky after feel

Mousse Foundation with SPF

Smooth away fine lines and even out skin finish with this instant effect formula. Enhans SB-63 and Kester Wax K-24 work together to provide the perfect amount of slip, without compromising stability. Kester Wax K-82P forms an even film on the skin, and Enhans SC-78 increases stability seals in the active ingredients.

Color Corrector and Wrinkle Filler

This semigloss formula achieves full coverage with one swipe and stays on for hours. The combination of Castor Wax and the Ozokerites provides excellent structure and film forming properties. Kester Wax K-24 serves as a wetting agent for the high pigment loading and provides a melt-on-skin feel.

Cost Effective Lipstick

This creamy lipstick will not only keep your lips smooth and hydrated, but also young and healthy with its SPF 15. This lipstick features traditional and effective Beeswax, which provides structure and film formation, and Enhans SB-63, which increases stick payoff, forms an even film, boosts sunscreen activity and feels silky on the lips. Kester Wax K-24 serves as a wetting agent and provides a silky after-feel.

SPF 15 Lipstick

Get sheer, glossy, buildable color with this all natural vegan lipstick. This formula features Kester Wax K-BWR, a natural, vegan alterative to beeswax. Sunflower Wax provides maximum structure and stability. Kester Wax K-60P functions as a plasticizer, while K-24 provides added slip and a silky after-feel.

Vegan Lipstick Sheer Aubergine

Inspired by Crème de la Mer, this extra-moisturizing treatment naturally soothes and restores stressed skin. NaturalAtum, our natural replacement for petrolatum, lubricates the skin and forms a protective film. Cocoa Butter and Soy Wax provide structure to the cream, and create a “buttery” sensation. Kester Wax K-24 is an effective slip agent and a natural replacement for silicones that leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated.

Heavy Moisturizing Cream-All Natural

This cushiony, creamy eyeliner delivers powerful, vibrant color that glides on smooth for a flawless application. Siliconyl Carnauba adds hardness and slip, as well as imparts a silky feel on the skin. Enhans SB-63 contributes to the overall creaminess of the liner. Ozokerite 2095 functions as a strong gelling agent and thickener. Kester Wax K-24 provides added slip and a silky after-feel. Kester Wax K-82P functions as a plasticizer and pigment dispersing aid.

Creamy Eyeliner- Black

A super creamy, natural vegan lipstick that glides on like satin and achieves single-stroke coverage. This formula features Sunflower Wax and Kester Wax K-62 which provide maximum structure and stability. Kester Wax K-60P functions as a plasticizer, while Kester Wax K-24 provides added slip and a silky after-feel.

Vegan Lipstick Arabian Spice

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