DESCRIPTION: Pasty Gel-Maker is a nonionic ether of cetyl and stearyl alcohol. It is used in oil-in-water emulsions, and cleansing products. It is an emulsifier with gel-forming properties as well as the standard thickening characteristic, contributing to the stabilization of oil-in-water preparations. Pasty Gel-Maker is a co-emulsifier and should be combined with other emulsifiers. Pasty Gel-Maker is also an effective solubilizer and is used in making sprayable lotions/milks. It can also be used in cleansing products to produce longer-lasting foam. It becomes unreplaceable when making water-based pomades like edge-control hair gels.

BENEFITS

• Gel forming can be used to make gel hydrates
• High Solubilization.
• Enhances curl hold in conditioners
• Can be used in a myriad of products from cleansers to gels, to milk, to conditioners and creams
• Used in making edge control gels

APPLICATIONS: Edge-control gels, ointments, conditioners – rinse-off and leave-on, skincare creams and lotions, sprayable lotions, shower gels, shampoos, solid formulations, etc.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations.  As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.