Kalós Curated

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate — three different formulation formats, one ingredient.

Shop: kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/glyceryl-stearate-citrate

Tea Tree Oil is powerful — and easy to over-use. Max 1% in leave-ons, 3% in rinse-offs. Always diluted, never neat.

Pure, cosmetic-grade Melaleuca Alternifolia at kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/tea-tree-essential-oil-pure

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate — the emulsifier that doesn't need heat to perform.

Cold-process compatible. Natural-derived. Versatile. Use rate 2–5%.

Formulation guide: kaloscosmetics.co.za/blogs/news/get-creamy-with-glyceryl-stearate-citrate
Shop: kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/glyceryl-stearate-citrate

Two rice ingredients. Endless formulation possibilities. Swipe to see how Oryza Sativa Starch and Germ Powder work together.

Both available at kaloscosmetics.co.za

The nourishing side of rice.

While Oryza Sativa Starch handles texture, Oryza Sativa Germ Powder handles skin nutrition — rich in Vitamin E, phytosterols, and natural fatty acids.

Use it in:
· Nourishing bath blends
· Exfoliating powders
· Skin-conditioning face masks
· Combined with Rice Starch for a complete rice base

Small quantities. No minimums.

Link in bio → kaloscosmetics.co.za

Rice-derived. Silky. Sebum-absorbing.

Oryza Sativa Starch is the texture ingredient your powder formulations have been missing. Use rate 2–20%, cosmetic grade, small quantities available.

kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/oryza-sativa-starch

Gauteng's winter humidity can drop below 20% — that's drier than the Sahara on some days. If you're formulating skincare for South African customers, your hydration strategy needs to account for this.

Three humectant and moisture-binding actives that perform exceptionally in dry, cold conditions — all available at Kalós in small, accessible quantities:

👉 Sodium Hyaluronate 1% Solution — from R24.75 | kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/hyaluronic-acid-1-solution
👉 Pentylene Glycol — from R53.23 | kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/pentylene-glycol
👉 Fision Hydrate Pro — from R105.58 | kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/intense-hydrating-blend

Shop all at kaloscosmetics.co.za 🔗

We've spent June covering the building blocks of great formulation — and we'd love to know what you've been building.

Share what you created this month in the comments. Whether it's your first formula or your fifteenth, we're here for it.

Tag us in your posts too — we'll be sharing our favourites in July. 🌿

One of the most common points of confusion in formulation: which emulsifier to reach for, and why.

We've broken down three of our most popular emulsifiers — Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Powder, the Waxy Pearl Pellet blend, and Cetostearyl Alcohol — so you can match the right ingredient to the right formula.

Browse the full emulsifier range at kaloscosmetics.co.za/collections/kalos-emulsifiers 🔗

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is one of those actives that consistently surprises formulators.

It works through a film-forming mechanism — as the water in your formula evaporates after application, the protein creates a subtle, invisible film on the skin surface that physically tightens and smooths. The effect is immediate and measurable.

It's also an excellent hydration booster and works synergistically with humectants like Hyaluronic Acid.

Usage: 2–5% in water phase. Available at Kalós from R134.01 for 40g.
🔗 kaloscosmetics.co.za/products/hydrolyzed-soy-protein