Amigel (Sclerotium Gum) has an EWG rating of 1, making it one of the best natural thickeners for cosmetic formulations. Due to its efficiency as a thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, Amigel can be used in color cosmetics, skin, hair, sun care, and bath and body applications. Derived from the fermentation of the genus Sclerotium, a filamentous Mushroom. The result is an all-natural, ultra-pure, polysaccharide polymer. The addition of Amigel to your formulations allows for the development of stable gels and creams that deliver excellent sensory characteristics. Amigel is also an, extremely, effective suspension agent it will hold particles in suspension, and eliminate sedimentation issues, making it.