Alginate is used as a gelling, thickening and stabilizing agent in Cosmetics.
It helps to retain moisture in several cosmetic applications and also has uses in shampoos as a foam stabilizer and in lotions and creams as an emulsion stabilizer.
In face packs Alginate is used as a gelling agent and also retains the moisture once the pack is applied to the face and allows for easy peel off.

Grades:
Grades
Potassium Alginate EFM
Appearance | Pale yellow powder |
Viscosity | As per customer specifications |
Moisture (%) | Max. 15% |
Particle Size |
Retention on 100 Mesh < or = 1% Retention on 200 Mesh < or = 5% |
Sodium Alginate EFM
Appearance | Pale yellow powder |
Viscosity | As per customer specifications |
Moisture (%) | Max. 15% |
Particle Size | Retention on 100 Mesh < or = 1%
Retention on 200 Mesh < or = 5% |