This is an Acrylic polymer for thickening shower gels, bath products and lotions. Carbomer s are used to to make clear gels (gelling agents), such as shower gels and they help to suspend things like loofah and exfoliants. Surfactigel also makes a completely clear bath goo/slime.This Carbomer can be used in Shampoo's, Body Washes, lotions and many other personal care formulations where you wish to increase viscosity.