Guides / Thickeners
How to choose a thickener before the gel loses viscosity
Thickeners set viscosity, suspension, and sensory feel. Choosing the right rheology tool prevents separation and awkward application.
Polymer families
Acrylates copolymers, cellulose derivatives, and natural gums each respond differently to salt, surfactants, and neutralization. Read the hydration and dispersion steps carefully.
Sensory outcomes
Some systems give jelly bounce; others give elegant slip or cushion. Soft-focus powders and oils further reshape pick-up and playtime.
Troubleshooting
Graininess, watery break, or sudden thinning often traces to incomplete wetting, wrong pH, or electrolyte shock — not just “not enough thickener.”
What buyers say
Buyer experience with this exact Mylo-Opt product. Educational content stays primary — this is not scientific proof.
Open the exact product page — Low-MW hyaluronic acid 1 kgWe only buy low-molecular hyaluronic acid from you. Quality matters for the cosmetics we make.
Open the exact product page — Low-MW hyaluronic acid 1 kgLow-molecular hyaluronic acid works for our higher-end cosmetics. Quality is high, prices are reasonable. Thank you!
Open the exact product page — Xanthan gum 1 kgShampoo recipe: I cool a soap-nut decoction (around 300 ml), add a teaspoon of baking soda, dissolve essential oils in polysorbate 20 (I like citrus and mint — hair stays clean longer), mix that into the decoction and add a pinch of xanthan gum. I whip it with a regular immersion blender, not a little cream mixer. The longer I blend, the thicker the shampoo. It keeps in the fridge for two weeks.