| INCI Name | Effects On | Natural Source | |
| Face Care | Hair Care | ||
| Carbomer | Thickening Agent, Gel Formation, Controlled Release, Keeps ingredients evenly dispersed in emulsions. | Thickening, Non-Greasy, Styling Support, Stabilizer. | is not a natural ingredient. It is a synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid. While it's not derived from plants or animals, it's widely used in cosmetics and other products for its thickening and gelling properties according to a cosmetic ingredient database. |