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, 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 ‘help’ Emulsifiers in Creams and Lotions that contain many different raw materials, which in turn make the product more difficult to blend and therefore more likely to separate. For more ideas and tips, please order Recipe Brochure No 1 'Creams or Recipe Brochure No 2 Gels'. Note: All prices exclude VAT. VAT will be added near the end of the checkout process when you place your order. IMPORTANT: The product photographs displayed on this web site may not accurately represent the product. In some cases the photographs are an artistic representation designed to evoke the product's qualities. Please enquire if you require clarification of any product or its ingredients. Please enter the quantity that you require for each product in the column titled 'Amt' and click the 'Buy Now' button at the bottom of the page. Please ONLY type in a number (representing how many units you require), NOT a weight or volume. Check carefully that you understand the 'Quantity' that each unit represents. To convert Weights and Measures click here No. of Items to View in List: [20] [30] [40] [VIEW ALL] SKU Product Name Product Description CI Qty 6517-6519 [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%. N      50g SKU 6517 £4.85 (€ 6.11) 250g SKU 6518 £19.40 (€ 24.44) 500g SKU 6519 £34.05 (€ 42.90) 6501-6520 [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 ... NB      50g SKU 6501 £3.65 (€ 4.60) 250g SKU 6502 £14.25 (€ 17.96) 500g SKU 6503 £21.90 (€ 27.59) 1kg SKU 6520 £32.95 (€ 41.52) 6510-6513 [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... NB      50g SKU 6510 £3.65 (€ 4.60) 250g SKU 6511 £14.25 (€ 17.96) 500g SKU 6512 £21.90 (€ 27.59) 1kg SKU 6513 £32.95 (€ 41.52)