Gels & Gums

Here you will find Aloe Vera Gel, vegetable and natural gellants for Bath Jellies, Emulsions and for use as thickeners and Conditioners. Our Surfactigel is a carbomer used to make clear shower gels add viscosity to Body Wash.

Aloe Vera Gel Clear, soothing Aloe Vera Gel can be applied directly to the skin or at 5-10% in moisturisers. Soothes sun affected skin, but can have a drying effect on the skin if over used. more information/order details priced from: AUD 9.00

Carrageenan Powder Carrageenan is a gel-forming polysaccharide found in red algae seaweed. This natural gelling agent is suitable for emulsions, bath products and is compatible with surfactants. Natural Vegetable Gums are used to thicken and stabilise emulsions as well as form "gels". more information/order details priced from: AUD 7.00

Glycerine - Vegetable This invaluable natural source ingredient (derived from Palm Oil) has emollient-like properties which can soften and soothe the skin and helps the outer skin layer (the epidermis) to retain moisture. This is Liquid Glycerine, NOT Melt & Pour Soap. more information/order details priced from: AUD 4.00

Lecithin Liquid This golden coloured naturally occurring liquid is comprised of phospholipids that can be found in plant and animals cells. It is used in the food and cosmetic industries as a thickener and co-emulsifier. Lecithin is a hydrophilic (water-loving) additive that attracts water and acts as a moistur... more information/order details priced from: AUD 9.00

Xanthan Gum Powder Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener and gellant. For ease of use we suggest that you add Xanthan Gum to the vortex using a stick blender (High Shear Method) and warm the water to approx 40-60 deg C. Xanthan will not emulsify ingredients - rather it will help to stabilise the formulation. more information/order details priced from: AUD 8.00