Carbomer
- INCI:
- Carbomer
- Also known as:
- Cross-linked polyacrylic acid · Carboxyvinyl polymer
Cross-linked acrylic polymer, the global standard for thickening and stabilizing gels and emulsions. Once neutralized, it produces transparent gels with a characteristic rheology, and it suspends particles and actives with great efficiency at low use levels.
Functions
Typical applications
- Cosmetic antibacterial gels
- Hair and body gels
- Emulsions and serums
- Cleansing gels
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Blend of cetyl and stearyl fatty alcohols used as a consistency base in all types of emulsions. It stabilizes the oil phase and improves the sensory feel of creams and hair care products.
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol widely used as a co-emulsifier and consistency agent in cosmetic emulsions. It provides body, stability, and a soft emollient feel to creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Cationic derivative of guar gum used as a deposition conditioner in cleansing systems. It improves wet combability, softens the skin in shower gels, and contributes to the viscosity of the formula.
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-7
Water-soluble cationic polymer used as a conditioner in rinse-off systems. It improves the feeling of softness on skin and hair during and after washing, and is a common additive in shampoos, shower gels, and liquid soaps.