| abstract |
A transparent thickening blend for use in personal care formulations is provided having 1 to 10 wt%, based on weight of the transparent thickening blend, of a carbohydrate-based gelling agent; 0 to 79 wt%, based on weight of the transparent thickening blend, of a polar oil; 20 to 99 wt%, based on weight of the transparent thickening blend, of a short chain silanol having structure (I), wherein n is an average of 1 to 40; and 0 to 30 wt%, based on weight of the transparent thickening blend, of an organo modified silicone. |