Kester Wax K-56 #128P

Cetearyl Stearate. Kester Wax K-56 #128P by Koster Keunen acts as a slip agent, wax & consistency factor and texturing agent. It is a plant based monoester that is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. It is used for structuring cosmetic and personal care anhydrous systems and is free of genetically modified organisms (GMO). It can replace many ester oils in cosmetic formulas and provide a smooth non-greasy feel. It helps to increase the stability of cosmetic formulations due to low melt point. It is used as various oils and fluids in products without producing the occlusive skin feel that is typical with some oils. Kester Wax K-56 #128P finds application in formulating lipsticks, lip balms, eye shadows, pencils, sun tan gels, antiperspirants and hair care products.