Cosmetics, Skin Care and Oil Gels

Kraton® polymers offer customers the ability to modify the viscosity of mineral oils and natural oils to produce a wide range of viscosities suitable for hand creams and other skin care products.

Oil gels are primarily blends of oil and gelling agents. The oil comprises the majority of the blend and can be a naphthenic or paraffinic processing oil, a mineral oil, a synthetic product such as a polybutene or a silicone. Natural oils can also utilize our technology. Our products offer the formulator low temperature performance and compounds with excellent oil retention. Formulations can vary from strong elastomers to weak gels and greases. They are used for sealants, corrosion protection, binders and in the cosmetic industry.