DIY type? Did you know that xanthan gum is used in cosmetic products to emulsify (bind oil and water), give the product thickness, and give it stable shelf-life? Pick it up in your local Whole Foods, online at Vitacost, etc. Don't have xanthan gum? Try other natural thickeners such as acai gum, guar gum, algae extract or pectin.
Versus these high-quality natural thickeners, many cosmetic products use a lower-quality, low-cost synthetic thickener called carbomer. Carbomer is a term used for a series of polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. Carbomers are white, fluffy powders but are frequently used as gels in cosmetics and personal care products. Carbomers can be found in a wide variety of product types including skin, hair, nail, and makeup products.
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If you've watched The ABC's of Hair Speak, you already know all of this! Haven't checked it out? Well what are you waiting for?
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