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Agar
Category: Thickener, stabilizer
Brief description: Agar, also known as agar-agar, is a natural polysaccharide derived from red seaweed (Rhodophyceae), used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
Benefits: Provides viscosity, enhances texture, and stabilizes emulsions in cosmetic products.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types.
Target audience: All age groups and demographics.
Chemical composition: Agar is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide consisting of galactose and anhydrogalactose units.
Physical aspect: Off-white to yellowish powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including water, oils, and other thickeners and stabilizers.
Concentration: Typically used at 0.1-1% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe for use in cosmetics, with a low risk of irritation or allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics worldwide, with no specific restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Agar is biodegradable, derived from renewable resources, and considered an eco-friendly ingredient.
Brief description: Agar, also known as agar-agar, is a natural polysaccharide derived from red seaweed (Rhodophyceae), used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
Benefits: Provides viscosity, enhances texture, and stabilizes emulsions in cosmetic products.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types.
Target audience: All age groups and demographics.
Chemical composition: Agar is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide consisting of galactose and anhydrogalactose units.
Physical aspect: Off-white to yellowish powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, including water, oils, and other thickeners and stabilizers.
Concentration: Typically used at 0.1-1% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally safe for use in cosmetics, with a low risk of irritation or allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics worldwide, with no specific restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Agar is biodegradable, derived from renewable resources, and considered an eco-friendly ingredient.
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