Function

Thickener Hair Ingredients: Complete Guide

Stearic Acid
9/10 CG Approved Clean
Emollient, Emulsifier, Thickener
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Myristic Acid
8/10 CG Approved Clean
Emollient, Surfactant, Thickener
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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
8/10 CG Approved Clean
Emulsifier, Thickener
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Cocamide DEA
3/10 Not CG Avoid
Surfactant, Thickener
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Lauramide DEA
3/10 Not CG Avoid
Surfactant, Thickener
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Isopropyl Palmitate
7/10 Not CG Controversial
Emollient, Thickener
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Dextrin
9/10 CG Approved Clean
Film Former, Thickener
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Maltodextrin
9/10 CG Approved Clean
Film Former, Thickener
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Kaolin Clay
8/10 CG Approved Clean
Surfactant, Thickener
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Bentonite Clay
7/10 CG Approved Clean
Surfactant, Thickener
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