Thickener ingredients
All 10 thickeners in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 8 rate 0–1 and 1 rate 3 or above, averaging 0.6 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylates Crosspolymer | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | 0 | moderate |
| Carbomer | Carbomer | 0 | established |
| Cellulose Gum | Cellulose Gum | 0 | moderate |
| Guar Gum | Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum | 0 | moderate |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | Hydroxyethylcellulose | 0 | moderate |
| Sclerotium Gum | Sclerotium Gum | 0 | moderate |
| Tamarind Seed Gum | Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum | 0 | moderate |
| Xanthan Gum | Xanthan Gum | 0 | established |
| Magnesium Stearate | Magnesium Stearate | 2 | moderate |
| Carrageenan | Chondrus Crispus Extract | 4 | disputed |
A rating describes the raw ingredient in isolation. Paste a full product label to see these in context, or read how we grade the evidence.
Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Carrier oil 39
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Preservative 15
- Pigment 14
- Surfactant 13
- UV filter 12
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- uncategorised 10
- Absorbent 8
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Acid 6
- Wax 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2