A plant-derived thickener and stabiliser that gives liquids and gels the right body. It is what turns a watery mix into a pourable gel, a soft cleanser or a spray that does not separate. A very small amount goes a long way.
What it does
Thickens water-based recipes into gels or soft liquids
Helps prevent separation
Improves texture and pourability
Works in both cleaning and personal-care recipes
Where you'll use it
Gel-style and clinging cleaners, thickened bathroom cleaner, aloe vera gel, facial gels and gel cleansers, lightweight serums, foaming hand wash.
Good to know
Disperse slowly to avoid clumping; pre-mixing with glycerin helps
Final thickness depends on how much you use
Used at tiny percentages, so a bag lasts a very long time; water-based recipes need a preservative
One of the building blocks behind the recipes in our free recipe bank at homemadehaven.com.au.
