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Why did I buy that again? Siligel (Updated November 2022)

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This is a neat new anionic (negatively charged) cold process gelling agent that’s considered green, eco-friendly, and natural. Siligel (INCI: Xanthan Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Pullulan) can create gels, be used as a stabilizer in emulsions, suspend things like exfoliants in gels, and enhance skin feel. (They say it may be a...

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Thickeners: Xanthan gum (rheology modifier) – updated October 3, 2022

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Xanthan Gum is an anionic (negatively charged) polymer derived from the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, which can be found on cruciferous veggies like cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli (all of my least favourites!). In the manufacturing of this ingredient, they actually use the bacteria in a fermentation process. It’s permitted in food and cosmetic products and the typical usage...

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#alltheingredients: Tribehenin – a saturated triglyceride that works as a structuring agents

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Tribehenin (aka glyceryl tribehenate or tridocosanoin) is a triglyceride like those found in our natural oils and butters with three saturated behenic acid (C22) fatty acid chains attached to a glycerin (aka glycerol) backbone. It’s derived from plants that contain those fatty acids, like brassica, rapeseed, and the Ben-oil tree (Moringa oleifera). It’s an oil...

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#alltheingredients: Natural Emulsifier 146 (INCI: Cyclodextrin, sorbitol, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate) aka Beauté by Roquette® DS 146

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This non-ethoxylated, non-ionic, cold processed, naturally derived, powdered emulsifier, Natural Emulsifier 146 (INCI: Cyclodextrin, sorbitol, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate) aka Beauté by Roquette® DS 146, creates oil-in-water products ranging from sprays to lotions to creams with an oil phase up to 60%. This emulsifier offers a light, dry, non-greasy, smooth skin feel* for everything from light lotions...

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#alltheingredients: Prickly Pear extract G PF (INCI: Glycerin & Water & Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract)

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Let’s take a look today at prickly pear extract! The one I’m referring to most in this post will be FSS Prickly Pear extract G PF (INCI: Glycerin & Water & Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract), where the “G” means it is dissolved in glycerin and “PF” means it’s paraben free. This ingredient contains 39% glycerin, 39%...

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