Function

Thickener Hair Ingredients: Complete Guide

Carbomer

8/10 CG Approved Clean
Thickener
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Xanthan Gum

9/10 CG Approved Clean
Humectant, Thickener
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Hydroxyethylcellulose

9/10 CG Approved Clean
Film Former, Thickener
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

9/10 CG Approved Clean
Film Former, Thickener
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Cocamide MEA

7/10 Not CG Controversial
Surfactant, Thickener
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Polyquaternium-7

8/10 CG Approved Clean
Anti-Static Agent, Conditioning Agent, Film Former, Thickener
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

9/10 CG Approved Clean
Anti-Static Agent, Conditioning Agent, Film Former, Thickener
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Sodium Chloride (Salt)

6/10 CG Approved Clean
Thickener
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Stearyl Alcohol

9/10 CG Approved Clean
Conditioning Agent, Emollient, Emulsifier, Thickener
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Cetyl Alcohol

9/10 CG Approved Clean
Conditioning Agent, Emollient, Emulsifier, Thickener
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