Natural Gel-Wax 1 kg

Natural Gel-Wax: The Versatile Texturizer for Premium Formulations

Unlock endless possibilities in cosmetic formulation with our Natural Gel-Wax, a multifunctional gel-like wax proudly sourced from Germany. Ranging in color from light yellow to amber (depending on the wax varieties used), this innovative ingredient is a powerful texturizing agent and consistency modifier. Composed of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Beeswax, and Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, it delivers exceptional sensory properties, enhancing the texture, stability, and protection of your final products.

Description and Key Features

Our Natural Gel-Wax presents as a semi-solid, viscous mass, resembling a soft wax or a dense gel. Its unique composition, rooted in castor oil and a blend of natural waxes, makes it a highly effective ingredient for a wide array of cosmetic applications. This fat-soluble wax is designed to be integrated into formulations through heating, where it easily melts and disperses, ensuring seamless incorporation.

Key properties include:

• Smooth, Non-Tacky Texture: Imparts a luxurious, silky feel to finished products, ensuring comfortable application without stickiness.
• Enhanced Density and Shine: Contributes to a richer, more substantial texture and a beautiful luster in your formulations.
• Increased Thermo-Stability and Formula Stability: Boosts the heat resistance of products, making them more resilient to temperature fluctuations and extending shelf life.
• Excellent Pigment Dispersion: Effortlessly incorporates and evenly distributes pigments, ensuring vibrant and consistent color in decorative cosmetics.
• Protective Barrier: Creates a barrier on the skin and hair, effectively safeguarding against dehydration and environmental stressors.
• Broad Compatibility: Perfectly compatible with a wide range of oils, butters, essential oils, fragrance oils, and pigments, offering extensive formulation flexibility.
• Ease of Use: Melts readily upon heating, simplifying the manufacturing process.

Its versatility and superior performance make it an ideal choice for formulators seeking to elevate the quality and appeal of their cosmetic lines.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics and Beyond

The multifaceted nature of Natural Gel-Wax makes it an invaluable addition across numerous cosmetic categories, providing texture, stability, and protective benefits:

• Lip Cosmetics (Recommended Dosage: 10–30%):
  • Lipsticks and Lip Balms: Creates a smooth, non-greasy texture, improving glide, firmness, and enhancing shine. It helps to keep pigments evenly dispersed, leading to vibrant, consistent color.
  • Lip Tints: Contributes to a stable, transfer-resistant formulation with a pleasant feel.
  • Lip Pencils: Provides the necessary firmness and smooth application for precise lines.
• Hair Styling Products (Recommended Dosage: 5–15%):
  • Hair Gels and Waxes: Offers flexible hold, adds shine, and provides a non-tacky finish, making hair manageable and protected from moisture loss.
  • Styling Creams: Imparts density and a smooth texture, ensuring even application and long-lasting style without stiffness.
• Decorative Cosmetics (Recommended Dosage: Up to 40%):
  • Eye Pencils and Eyeliners: Provides firmness, excellent glide, and ensures smooth, intense color payoff.
  • Cream Eyeshadows: Contributes to a creamy, blendable texture, preventing creasing and improving longevity.
  • Concealer Sticks: Offers a smooth, uniform application and good coverage.
• Skincare and Protective Balms (Recommended Dosage: 3–10%):
  • Body Butters and Solid Lotions: Adds richness and body, creating a luxurious, occlusive layer that deeply moisturizes and protects the skin from dehydration.
  • Dense Creams: Enhances viscosity and stability, providing a more substantive feel without being heavy.
  • Protective Balms (e.g., Barrier Creams, Diaper Rash Balms): Forms a strong protective barrier, ideal for soothing and shielding sensitive or irritated skin.
• Perfumery (Recommended Dosage: 10–25%):
  • Solid Perfumes: Acts as an excellent base, providing a firm yet soft texture that holds fragrance effectively and allows for smooth application to pulse points.
• Natural and Massage Candles (Recommended Dosage: 5–15%):
  • Natural Candles: Improves the burn quality and appearance of natural candles, contributing to a smoother finish.
  • Massage Candles: When melted, it transforms into a warm, nourishing oil ideal for skin massage, providing both hydration and a luxurious sensory experience.

With its comprehensive benefits and broad compatibility, Natural Gel-Wax is an indispensable ingredient for formulators seeking to create high-quality, stable, and consumer-pleasing cosmetic products.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Luxe Lip Butter" Hydrating & Protective Lip Balm

Craft a rich, hydrating, and protective lip balm with a smooth, non-tacky feel, featuring Natural Gel-Wax for enhanced texture and stability.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, lip balm tubes or pots) using isopropyl alcohol and allow to air dry completely.
2. Combine Phase A: In a heat-safe beaker, combine the Natural Gel-Wax, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, and Castor Oil.
3. Melt Phase A: Gently heat the beaker on a double boiler or in a microwave (using short bursts) until all ingredients are completely melted and clear. Stir well to ensure homogeneity. The mixture should be clear and uniform.
4. Cool Slightly: Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for a minute or two (it should still be liquid but not boiling hot).
5. Add Phase B: Add Vitamin E, your chosen lip-safe flavor oil, and any optional lip-safe pigment to the melted mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well dispersed. If using pigment, stir until the color is consistent.
6. Pour into Containers: Carefully pour the still-liquid lip balm mixture into your lip balm tubes or pots. Work quickly as the balm will start to solidify as it cools.
7. Cool Completely: Allow the lip balms to cool and solidify completely at room temperature (or in the refrigerator for faster setting) before capping. This can take several hours depending on the size of your containers.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Optimal Dosing: For lip balms, a 10-30% inclusion of Natural Gel-Wax is ideal. Our recipe uses 20% for a firm yet smooth balm. Adjust based on desired hardness and glide.
• Melting Point: Natural Gel-Wax requires heating for incorporation. Ensure all components of the oil/wax phase are fully melted and blended before proceeding.
• Cool-Down Additions: Always add heat-sensitive ingredients like flavor oils, essential oils, and Vitamin E in the cool-down phase (below 40-45°C) to preserve their integrity and effectiveness.
• Pigment Dispersion: When using pigments, ensure thorough mixing to avoid specks or uneven color in the finished product. Stirring until just before pouring is crucial.
• Storage: Store finished lip balms in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain their texture and prevent melting, especially in warmer climates.
• Sensory Evaluation: Test a small batch first to evaluate the texture, shine, and feel on the lips. Adjust the Natural Gel-Wax percentage if you desire a firmer or softer balm.
• Labeling: Clearly label your lip balm with ingredients and instructions.