In this tutorial MakingCosmetics Inc is comparing different powder thickeners that are used in skin & hair care products. Thickeners such as Acrylates Compolymer (Acrylates octylacrylamide copolymer), Xanthan Gum, Carbomer 980 QD and GelMaker® Powder (Acrylates C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer). All these thickeners are used in shampoos, shower gels, serums, creams & lotions.