Natural Lip Balm Base Wax #852
Manufactured by Koster Keunen USA, the Natural Lip Balm Base is a proprietary blend of waxes that can be used as a starting point for stick and pot lip care products.
This versatile base contains a unique combination of structuring and plasticizing waxes, simplifying the formulation process and allowing for cosmetic formulators to focus on adding their unique blend of flavors, colors, and active ingredients.
Creating formulas using the Natural Lip Balm Base into product lines not only streamlines the development process but also offers a reliable and efficient foundation for creating stable and flexible chassis for all types of lip products.
The diverse chemical properties of this blend allow for more quicky formulated, thermally stable, and aesthetically appealing lip products.
Product Characteristics
INCI: Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Stearyl Behenate, Lauryl Laurate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
- Typical Usage Level – Up to 50% Pending Desired Structure
- Melt Point – 68.0 °C – 78.0 °C
- Form/Package – Pastilles (P), 25kg Boxes
Pot Balm Sample Formula
Formula #3/24-842-4
| Natural Lip Balm Base | 20.0% |
|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | 49.5% |
| Castor Oil | 33.0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5% |
Formulation Guidelines
- Combine all ingredients and melt to 80-85 °C, mix until homogeneous.
- For a structured stick and/or pot lip balm, pour into containers between 65-70 °C. Cool undisturbed to room temperature.
- For a squeezable lip balm, cool while mixing to room temperature, and pump into containers.
- Modify the ratios and percentages according to the desired consistency and structure.
- Add actives, color, flavors or marketing items as needed*
Lip Balm Sample Formula
Formula #3/24-842-8
| Natural Lip Balm Base | 42.0% |
|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | 33.5% |
| Castor Oil | 24.0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5% |
*Ensure all formulations undergo comprehensive stability testing
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