OUTSIDE HELP: MIRACLE CURES

What Do All of Those Long Names Mean? Texturers and Thickeners

• Octyl hydroxystearate is a white waxy fatty acid with animal and vegetable sources. It is used as an emulsifyer and also to help firm up a product’s consistency. They tend to be greasy and can also cause allergic reactions especially in higher concentrations.
• Plant waxes are used to firm a product’s consistency without greasiness or allergic side effects. Among them are: candelilla wax from the candelilla plant, carnauba wax from the Brazillian wax palm trees, and paraffin wax.
• Plant gums are used not only to thicken, but as emulsifiers and preservatives as well. Gums include: Guar Gum, tragacanth gum, gum arabic, and benzoin.
• Carrageenan is a seaweed extract used to thicken and stabilize products. It also has a tremendous humectant capacity.
• Casein is a milk protein complex used both to thicken and emulsify.
• Clay may be added to add texture or absorbing capability to a product. Kaolin is a one such clay as is bentonite or volcanic ash.
• Ozokerite is a waxy petroleum byproduct used as an emulsifier or thickener.
• Triethanolamine or TEA is used to adjust pH by reducing alkalinity. It also helps to thicken or form gels.TEA may be combined with other substances such as TEA-Lauryl Sulfate.

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