Products

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.

Kester Wax CT is a multifunctional, vegan wax designed for the personal care industry. This soft solid wax blend is made up of natural ingredients to offer emolliency, plasticizing, thickening, and moisturization of skin and hair.

Kostol STMS has been designed to produce a more radiant white appearance, thick texture, easy spreading, thin film forming, luxurious feeling emulsion as compared to Kostol IBT. Formulators require raw materials that feel like nothing is on the skin, yet perform. Kostol STMS is a high performing cosmetic emulsifier, barrier and moisturizer that can enhance your product’s efficacy.

Koster Keunen offers many options for Beeswax in both white and yellow. Koster Keunen NF Beeswaxes meet the monograph of the US Pharmacopeia and can be used in applications such as personal care, OTC and topical pharmaceuticals.

Acid-Free Candelilla, or Cetearyl Candelillate, is a derivative of Candelilla Wax. In cosmetics it provides a low potential for interaction with other cosmetic raw materials. Acid-Free Candelilla is highly compatible, inhibits crystallization and acts as a gellant. In addition, it provides water repellent, moisturizing and film forming properties.

Kester Wax BK-40, a high molecular weight branched ester, mimics the textures of butters and hydrogenated chemistries without the oxidation and rancidity issues. It is hard and brittle with a low melt point. These attributes impart a creamy texture and help to improve skin moisture without adding greasiness like many butters.

Orange Wax is an all-natural semi-solid wax derived from the orange peel through our proprietary process. Its chemistry is similar to anhydrous lanolin and functions well as an emollient with an excellent skin feel. Koster Keunen Orange Wax contains phytosterols which have been shown to benefit the skin in the scientific community.

Koster Keunen Enhans PC-38 is a wax and synthetic polymer blend designed for skin care, sunscreens and color cosmetic formulations.

Kester Wax LWS is a high molecular weight natural ester blend designed to mimic the chemical and physical properties of lanolin wax. This vegan alternative is a true replacement allowing for one-to-one substitutions in cosmetic formulations.

Koster Keunen’s Vegetable Wax Natural proprietary blend provides a blend of naturally derived wax, butter and glycerides. It imparts a broad range of oil compatibility with strong gelling capabilities. Formulators will find that this all natural wax adds emollience to a formula without the greasy after feel.

Carnauba Wax 5030 blend was developed to function like natural carnauba while being more cost effective. Carnauba Wax 5030 offers the same attributes as natural carnauba. It has a high melt point, high gloss, and superior hardness.

Koster Keunen Synthetic Candelilla Wax is a cost effective alternative to natural candelilla wax. It is a light in color, hard, and brittle wax. This chemistry is designed to match the properties and characteristics of natural candelilla.

Carnauba Milk is a stable 30% type #1 Carnauba Wax dispersion with an average particle size of 250nm. It allows a formulator to utilize the desirable properties of Carnauba Wax without having to apply heat to the formulation. This creates a way to improve surface adhesion, mar resistance, film forming and barrier properties with no more energy than measuring, pouring and mixing in liquid ink systems and automotive wash and shine products.

Cationic Carnauba Milk is an innovative, highly stable dispersion of about 30% Solids in water. This creates many new global application advantages and possibilities since processing requires no more energy than pouring, measuring and mixing.

Koster Keunen is proud to be one of the only American refiners of Cocoa Butter. It is refined nonchemically in order to preserve the beneficial natural properties that are so desired in Cocoa Butter. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications.

Kester Wax K-59 is a natural long chain, plant-based ester wax. It has excellent oil gelling and oil binding capabilities, as well as broad compatibility with lipid cosmetic ingredients.

Cetyl Esters wax is a naturally derived ester made up of a mixture of saturated fatty alcohols and fatty acids. It meets the monograph of the US Pharmacopeia and can be used in OTC products and topical pharmaceuticals. Cetyl Esters is used primarily to thicken emulsions while acting as an emollient for improved feel.