Controlling Nano-structure of Wax/Oil Gel for Improved Performance of Lipsticks

Abstract

Wax/oil gel, which contains oil in its three-dimensional structure of wax crystal, has many valuable applications in various cosmetic products, including lipsticks. This article describes the nanostructure of wax crystal which is markedly affected to the characteristics of lipsticks. It also describes a new high performance lipstick which has fine and uniform wax/oil gel structure controlled by using a novel amorphous polypropylene.