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#alltheingredients: SIMULGEL™ EG (INCI: Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & Isohexadecane & Polysorbate 80) – liquid, cold process emulsifier

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 by SwiftCraftyMonkey

I realized as I was getting ready to share a gorgeous, super quick and easy to make hydrating eye magic gel-cream, I hadn’t shared the star of the show – SIMULGEL™️ EG, a cold process, polymeric emulsifier that can make a fabulous product in less than 5 minutes. The sensory characteristics are awesome – light...

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Emulsifiers: Aristoflex AVC

January 23, 2020February 17, 2016 by SwiftCraftyMonkey

I was recently sent a large bag of Aristoflex AVC (INCI Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer), a polymer that can create gels as well as emulsify up to 5% oils or silicones. Because it doesn’t work well with electrolytes, it’s not suitable for thickening things like shampoo or body wash. Don’t use things like aloe vera, sodium...

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