Surfactant based systems such as shampoo, bath gel and facial cleansers usually require thickening agents. We offer natural, gum and starch based thickening agents as well as other structural ingredients such as PEG 150 Distearate and glycol stearate.

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Conditioning Thickener SKU: PEG1504 Our Conditioning Thickener is an excellent non-ionic thickener for body wash and shampoo. It is highly efficient and thickens at very low percentages. In addition to being an exceptional thickener, this product also imparts mildness into surfactant-based systems, such as a body wash or... priced from: $4.50 [view full price list and ordering information]

Crothix Liquid SKU: CrothixLiq_2oz Crothix Liquid is useful for thickening cold mix, surfactant-based systems such as shampoos, bath gels or liquid soaps. Crothix Liquid requires no heating and no neutralization. Crothix Liquid is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants and is very easy to use. It is... priced from: $3.68 [view full price list and ordering information]

Crothix Pastilles SKU: Crothix_2oz Crothix Pastilles offer efficient thickening for shampoo, body wash and other surfactant based systems. Crothix is used at low percentages. To melt/dissolve, Crothix can be added to liquid surfactants or water and heated to 80-85C/176-185F. Must melt completely to be effective. priced from: $3.36 [view full price list and ordering information]

Glyceryl Stearate SKU: GlycerylS8 Excellent non-ionic low HLB emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. Good emollient, opacifier and viscosity builder in emulsions. To make oil in water emulsions must be used with another emulsifier (high HLB), such as polysorbate 20 or ceteareth 20. priced from: $3.95 [view full price list and ordering information]

Glycol Stearate SKU: GlycolS8 Glycol Stearate is an excellent pearlizing agent for use in shampoo and shower gel. It will also function as a bodying agent and emulsion stabilizer in these systems. Glycol Stearate has very good synergy with GuarSilk in surfactant based systems. priced from: $3.95 [view full price list and ordering information]

GuarSilk SKU: GuarSilk2 A cationic derivative of a natural gum that is highly substantive to both hair and skin. GuarSilk™ is THE key ingredient in conditioning shampoos to leave hair soft, shiny and silky. GuarSilk™ is quickly and easily dispersible in room temperature water and is compatible with anionic and... priced from: $4.50 [view full price list and ordering information]

MaizeThix SKU: MaizeThix_4oz. MaizeThix™ is a natural, cornstarch based thickener for shampoo, body wash, facial cleansers and other surfactant based systems. MaizeThix™ is works exceptionally well to build viscosity in difficult to thicken surfactant systems and out performs all other starch or cellulose gum thickeners.... priced from: $3.75 [view full price list and ordering information]

Polyquaternium 7 SKU: Polyquat78 Polyquaternium 7 is an excellent cationic conditioner for hair and skin. It is especially useful in surfactant based systems such as shampoo and shower gel and is perfect for use in spray on, leave in hair conditioners. Polyquaternium 7 is a very good detangler and provides slip for easier... priced from: $5.00 [view full price list and ordering information]

UltraMaize SKU: UltraMz_4oz Naturally derived, starch-based (maize) product offers a unique concept to create elegant and stable emulsions with a satiny feel! UltraMaize™ disperses in cold water within minutes. It is ideal as a co-emulsifier and viscosity builder for creams, lotions, shampoo, liquid soap, body wash and... priced from: $3.50 [view full price list and ordering information]

XanThix SKU: XanThix_1oz Xanthan gum is an anionic polysaccharide that is derived from Xanthomonas campestris by a pure-culture fermentation process. Xanthan gum is a food grade thickener and stabilizer. The Herbarie's XanThix™ is an excellent natural source choice for thickening shampoo, body wash, lotions, creams... priced from: $2.88 [view full price list and ordering information]