Vegan & Sustainable Easy Wash-off Hair Styling Stick Formulation

Ingredient details

A vegan and upcycled wax obtained from the winterization of sunflower oil. Has high melting point and excellent oil gelling capabilities, increases stick structure and stability. A natural alternative for mineral waxes.

A vegan and upcycled wax obtained from the winterization of rice bran oil. Very high melting point and excellent oil gelling capabilities, increases hardness and stability.

A vegan wax derived from the berries of the Rhus Succedanea/Rhus Verniciflua tree. Low/medium melting point wax. Provides soft/buttery textures, works as a pay-off enhancer for sticks it can improve significantly sensorial characteristics of O/W emulsions.

Naturally derived wax ester with medium chain length. Improves slip and glide of stick formulations. It can replace Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil in many applications.

Low melt point semi-solid wax ester that melts on body contact, provides cooling sensation.Dry and powdery after-feel. Adds slip, reduces greasy feel, dimethicone alternative.

Features

This vegan formula delivers a touchable hold that’s gentle on your hair and the planet. Washes out easily, leaving no heavy residue behind.

Formulation chart

Phase Ingredient INCI Function %
A
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Structurant
6
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
Structurant
4
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax / Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Structurant/Plasticizer
12
Cetearyl Behenate
Structurant
4
Lauryl Laurate
Sensorial Modifier
10
NEODERM TCC
Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
Emollient
23
Almond Oil
Prunus amygdalus Dulcis oil
Emollient
20
Sunflower Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed oil
Emollient
20
B
Vitamin-E-Acetat
Tocoheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1

Procedure

Phase A: Mix the ingredients and heat phase A to 85°C and homogenize it.
Phase B: Add the ingredient after the temperature drops down to 75°C and mix it well. Pour it in the mold at 65 – 70°C.

Stability Information

Accelerated conditions: Three months at 45°C