Thickeners for Mangosteen Peel Liquid Soap for Infants

Based on your project to create a liquid soap from palm and olive oil with mangosteen peel extract for infants, you are looking for suitable thickeners to adjust the viscosity of your soap base.

Several thickeners can be used for liquid soap formulations. When formulating for infants, it is beneficial to choose ingredients known for their mildness or ability to reduce irritation.

Here are a few options that could be suitable:

• SugarThick™ (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate): This is a highly recommended option for baby products like shampoos and liquid soaps. It is plant-derived and can help reduce irritation from detergents. It provides a clear gel texture. It is typically used at 1-5%, with 1-3% recommended. It dissolves more easily when warmed to 50-60°C or can be warmed separately before adding to the formula.
• FoamThix™ Liquid (e.q. Crothix Liquid): This thickener is also of natural origin and provides a soft skin feel. It is suitable for clear formulas and requires heat to dissolve in the water phase.
• CreamThick™ (Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate): This is a natural-derived thickener that is easy to use as it disperses in cold water and works over a wide pH range (3-9). It provides a soft, smooth skin feel and is resistant to electrolytes, which can be helpful. However, it will result in a milky white, opaque gel texture.
• ClearClean™ and ThickClean™ (Acrylates Crosspolymer): These are general thickeners for shampoos and liquid soaps that create a clear or semi-clear gel texture. They work best in a pH range of 4-6. While effective thickeners, they don't offer the specific mildness benefits highlighted for infant products like SugarThick™.

When choosing, consider the desired final appearance (clear vs. opaque), ease of use (cold vs. hot process), and specific benefits like irritation reduction. It is always recommended to test the chosen thickener in a small batch of your specific soap base to determine the optimal usage rate and ensure compatibility.