Thickening Agents for Clear Organic Shampoo

For making shampoo clear and viscous, especially if you are looking for options closer to natural or organic, consider the following:

• GuarCat™ Clear: This is a cationic guar gum, which is a natural derivative. It helps thicken the shampoo and also provides conditioning benefits, leaving hair soft and smooth. It can create a clear texture and is suitable for formulas with a pH below 7.0.

Other options that provide clear thickening but are synthetic:

• ClearClean™: This is an Acrylates Crosspolymer. It is very effective at creating a highly clear and viscous gel texture in shampoos and liquid soaps, even allowing for the suspension of beads or glitters. It works well in a pH range of 4-6.
• EasyThick™: This ingredient is also used to increase viscosity and provide a clear texture in shampoo and liquid soap formulas. It is easy to use but requires heating to dissolve properly.

When choosing, consider your desired level of "organic" (natural derivative vs. synthetic), the required clarity and viscosity, and the pH range of your formula.