- INCI Name:Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
- Functions:Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Benefit Claims:Texturizing, Hardening, Film Forming, Strengthening, Formula Stability, Emolliency, Good Gelling Properties, Good Consistency
- Labeling Claims:GMO-free, Natural, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance:NPA Certified, Kosher, REACH (Europe)
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.