Using SugarThick and EasyThick in Leave-On Products
Question
SugarThick (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) and EasyThick (POLYOXYETHYLENE GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE):
Can these ingredients be used in leave-on products?
The website states they are for shampoo, liquid soap, and cleanser (rinse-off products). I like the gel texture of SugarThick and would like to try making a body gel with it.
Answer
SugarThick™ and EasyThick™ in Leave-On Products
Based on the product information, both SugarThick™ (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate) and EasyThick™ (POLYOXYETHYLENE GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE) are primarily designed and recommended for use in rinse-off cleansing formulations such as shampoos, liquid soaps, face washes, and cleansers.
SugarThick™ is specifically noted for its ability to thicken formulations containing detergents and can help reduce irritation from harsh surfactants, making it suitable for cleansing products. EasyThick™ is also described for its use in shampoo and liquid soap to provide thickening.
While you appreciate the gel texture provided by SugarThick™ and wish to use it in a leave-on body gel, the product descriptions do not indicate that these ingredients are suitable or intended for leave-on applications. Using them outside of their recommended application in rinse-off products may not yield the desired results or could potentially cause issues.
For leave-on gel formulations like a body gel, it is generally recommended to use thickeners specifically designed for leave-on skin care products.
