Gel Charts Help Make Formulating Oleogels More Efficient

Anhydrous formulations are trending hot in cosmetic chemistry today. In their simplest form, oleogels combine a gelator that creates the gel matrix and an oil that is suspended in the matrix. And with that simple start, there is a world of possibility! Altering the proportions of wax gelator to compatible oil allows your formulators to create textures from loose, slick gels to firm sticks. So how do you know what concentration of wax to use to create the structure your product range demands? Start with the chart. The Gel Chart.

At Koster Keunen, we understand that product development relies on efficient formulation time.  The less time your cosmetic chemists spend on the question of wax concentration to create the just-right gel structure the better. To that end, Koster Keunen offers Gel Charts for 15 of our most popular waxes, featuring the results of our testing. They offer a visual guide for predicting gel properties based on wax type and concentration.

Gel charts are the go-to tool to streamline the process of formulation. With our results tables readily available, your formulators can spend more time working on delivering the actives, for example, that your products are known for. Oleogels can deliver smooth textures in squeezable forms and pot gels, stability in structure for sticks with easy glide, and can combine beneficial formulation with additional components, like bespoke wax beads, for exfoliation. Oleogel versatility may be a leading factor in their popularity today.

Koster Keunen’s cosmetic chemists have developed gel charts for many of our waxes to facilitate formulation. Whether you are starting with a classic beeswax, an innovative Kester Wax, or another wax option, start with our Gel Chart Library to put your formulation process on a fast track.

Sunflower Wax is a hard-working wax with a myriad of applications and uses. In the sample chart, you can see that this natural, vegan wax works well to create similar gelation across the range of oils.

Download your copy of the Sunflower Wax Gel Chart.

Cera Bellina is a derivative of beeswax that offers excellent oil gelling properties. The possibilities for gel firmness or viscoelasticity are broad, depending on the oil you choose.

Download your copy of the Cera Bellina Wax Gel Chart.

Among Koster Keunen’s own signature Kester Wax series, Kester Wax K-72 is a natural, non-palm structuring and gelling agent. Making color cosmetics in sticks? This can be a go-to wax.

Download the Kester Wax K-72 Wax Gel Chart.

Oleogels are poised to be in every market this year. And with the possibilities for simple formulation, there are loads of opportunities for cosmetic applications. So, whether you are formulating new products, giving a tried-and-true line an update by reformulating, or just have questions about formulating an oleogel within your product range, be sure to start with the appropriate chart. If you have formulation questions or challenges, be sure to contact us to keep your development process moving.

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