Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Polymer used to create gel-emulsions or thicken and stabilise emulsions

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Used to create gel like textures, but can be used to thicken oil in water emulsions also

Carbomer

A synthetic polymer that creates a gel-like texture

Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Works to thicken formulations, and has film forming properties

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Used fro emulsifying and stabilsiong oil in water emulsion. It can also be used as a gelling or thickening agent.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Derived from cellulose, this ingredients is used to thicken products.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Used as a thickenet to create nice gel textures withsoft, non-tacky skin feel.

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Sodium Chloride

Ued to increase the viscosity of surfactant systems

Xanthan Gum

A natural water soluble thickener to modify the skin feel of a product. It also helps to thicken the product slightly as well as help with stabilising the formula.