Lipstick compounds consist mainly of waxes, oils, fats and colour and effect pigments. Besides hygiene, safe handling of very different viscosities is key. We plan and supply process plants that solve these tasks flexibly and efficiently. Find out more in our cosmetics section.
Raw materials of a lipstick compound
Waxes
For example, beeswax, candelilla wax or carnauba wax give the stick its shape.
Oils and fats
Castor oil and other fats provide shine and care. Depending on the formula, the result is an emulsion, a suspension or a solution.
Colour and effect pigments
The insoluble pigments must be distributed evenly so that the colour is right.
All steps in one plant
For short batch times, the agitators should carry out all production steps at the same time. These include tempering and melting the fats, homogenising and incorporating the colour pigments. In addition, suitable fittings for the homogeniser chamber, circulation line and lid are important.
- Pressure and vacuum-proof design for hygienic work in one homogenising step
- Very good radial and vertical mixing of the viscous compound
- Easy induction and dispersion of powders and pigments
- A rotor-stator system with high shear speed
- Wear protection for the rotor-stator teeth when processing pigments
- Integrated GMP-compliant CIP cleaning with suitable cleaning agents
Finally, the lipstick compound is discharged and filled while still fluid. Are you planning such a plant? We are happy to advise you, including on used homogenising mixers. Related pages: colour pigments and lip gloss.
FAQ: Producing lipstick compounds
What is a lipstick compound made of?
A wax-oil base (e.g. beeswax, candelilla or carnauba wax, castor oil), fats, colour and effect pigments plus care ingredients, antioxidants and flavours.
How is the compound produced?
Waxes and oils are melted, pigments are drawn in with low dust and dispersed with high shear, the mass is deaerated and poured into moulds or filled while still flowable.
Do pigments have to be pre-milled?
Not always. Powerful rotor-stator homogenisers can incorporate many pigments directly. For very high fineness requirements, roller or bead mills are used in addition.
What should the plant provide?
Precise temperature control of all product-contact areas including pipes, vacuum, scraper agitator and wear-resistant homogeniser toothing.
Does SEEFRIED supply plants for decorative cosmetics?
Yes, we plan plants for lipstick, lip gloss and make-up and offer suitable used homogenising mixers.