Thickening Agents

These are important raw materials for natural cosmetics and Skin Care products and consist of natural polysaccharides which, when mixed and beaten together with water or Hydrolates/other water-like liquids, produce Gels which protect, moisturise and soften the skin.

Gels are particularly good to use when active water-based ingredients need to be diluted before using on the skin. Examples of this are Aloe Vera Gel, Circulation Gel and Tea Tree Gel.

These Thickening Agents can also be used as secondary, or 'help' Emulsifiers in Creams and Lotions.

For more ideas and tips, please order Recipe Brochure No 1 'Creams or Recipe Brochure No 2 Gels'.

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SKU	Product Name	Product Description	CI	Qty
92005-92007 [more info]	Carrageen Powder [+] Latin / INCI Name Carrageenan	Whisk steadily into warm water, while heating the water to boiling. It will thicken at boiling point. Can be used as a natural Gel and Thickener for Liquid Soaps, Shower Gels, Shampoos and Make-up products. Use 0.5-2%. [more info]	N
		50g SKU 92005 £6.95 250g SKU 92006 £27.70 500g SKU 92007 £48.60 convert
92025-92028 [more info]	Cellulose Gum [+] Latin / INCI Name Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Sodium Acetate, Aqua	Derived from plant fibres, Cellulose makes a fully clear, transparent and stable Gel and has a smooth feeling on the skin. Used to make Gels and to stabilise Emulsions. You can reduce the amount of Cetyl Alcohol in your Creams when you add Cellulose to your mixture. Can also be used for Shampoos ... [more info]	NB
		50g SKU 92025 £5.20 250g SKU 92026 £20.30 500g SKU 92027 £31.30 1kg SKU 92028 £47.05 convert
92045-92048 [more info]	Konjac Glucomannan Powder [+] Latin / INCI Name Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder	A polysaccharide made out of the tuber of Amorphophallus Konjac that creates a see-through gel that leaves the skin feeling very soft and pleasant. Can be used instead of Xanthum Gum in your recipes. [more info]	N
		50g SKU 92045 £7.20 250g SKU 92046 £28.70 500g SKU 92047 £51.60 1kg SKU 92048 £96.05 convert
92065-92068 [more info]	Xanthan Gum [+] Latin / INCI Name Xanthan Gum	A polysaccharide, which is produced by fermenting glucose. Granulated. Sprinkle into water while whisking. Use 0.5-2%. Used in the quick method for making Gel but does not produce a totally clear Gel. Used within the food industry for making salad dressings and replaces gluten in gluten-free fo... [more info]	NB
		50g SKU 92065 £5.20 250g SKU 92066 £20.30 500g SKU 92067 £31.30 1kg SKU 92068 £47.05 convert