Thickeners

Name Description Benefits Manufacturer
Akoll (range) Natural thickeners Synergistic blends for unique properties, consistent texture and rich appearance. Akott More
Clearwax Wax thickener for oils Formulation of clear oil based gel cosmetics Sensient More
Covacryl (Range) Acrylate film formers and texturisers Flexible, long lasting films for gels and make-up Sensient More
Covacryl SP Acrylic based thickener Very sensitive to high salt content to give a quick break effect on the skin Sensient More
Covasilic 15 Treated silica, high clarity Thicken and gel oils and polyols Sensient More
Fructan Gum Natural extract from chicory root Thickener, co-emulsifier and dispersing aid Sensient More
Natpure O-Gel V Natural oil thickener Transparent crystal clear oily gels Sensient More
ß-Gel Superior moisturizing active hydrogel Moisturises, thickens and stabilises Lonza More
Submica (Range) Synthetic non-pearlising micas. Submica E & M are water/oil thickeners, Submica FL offers skin feel Sensient More
Thickagent LC Thixotropic thickening complex Aqueous thickener and suspending agent Sensient More
ViscUp 160 Mineral Oil gelling agent Boosts the viscosity of mineral oil to give clear, colourless gels. Lonza More