Emulsifiers and Thickeners
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Beeswax
Description:
Benefits:
Carbomer
Description: A synthetic polymer used as a thickening agent.
Benefits: Provides viscosity and stability to formulations, enhances texture, and allows for easy application.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Description: Fatty alcohol blend from natural oils.
Benefits: Conditions, softens, and thickens formulas.
Ceteareth-25
Description: Emulsifying agent derived from cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Benefits: Helps to blend oil and water, provides conditioning properties, and improves product texture.
Cetyl Alcohol
Description: Fatty alcohol derived from coconut oil.
Benefits: Conditions, softens, and thickens formulas.
Glyceryl Stearate
Description: Ester derived from glycerin and stearic acid.
Benefits: Acts as an emulsifier, helps to blend water and oil, and provides moisturizing and conditioning properties.
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Description: A water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose.
Benefits: Thickens and stabilizes formulations, provides a smooth texture, and enhances product spreadability.
Polysorbate 20
Description: An emulsifier and surfactant derived from lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut oil.
Benefits: Helps mix oil and water-based ingredients, stabilizes formulations, and enhances the texture and spreadability of products.
Polysorbate 80
Description: An emulsifier derived from oleic acid found in animal and vegetable fats.
Benefits: Mixes oil and water, enhances product stability, and improves texture and spreadability.
Stearyl Alcohol
Description: Fatty alcohol derived from stearic acid.
Benefits: Conditions and softens hair, thickens formulations, and provides a smooth, creamy texture.
Xanthan Gum
Description: Thickening agent from fermented sugars.
Benefits: Adds slip, conditions, and stabilizes products.
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