Lecigel 1 kg

Building Alcohol-Free Gel Formulas With a Lecithin-Based Thickener

Lecigel is a plant-derived lecithin thickener widely used across the cosmetics industry, and it also appears in food production as an emulsifying and stabilizing ingredient. The 1 kg pack size suits small workshops and studio-scale manufacturers who have moved past trial batches into regular production runs but do not yet require bulk industrial quantities. This ingredient belongs to the gelling agents and thickeners section, which brings together various structuring materials for water-based, oil-based and mixed systems.

The main application of Lecigel is forming clear to translucent water-based gels without relying on alcohol, which is particularly valuable when developing soothing or hydrating gel textures for face and body care. The ingredient performs well across a range from room temperature to moderately warm, so it does not demand complex heating equipment and fits manufacturing setups of different scales. It is typically added during the cold or slightly warmed phase, dissolved in water under continuous stirring until the mixture fully swells. Usage levels usually fall between one and five percent of the total formula weight, and the final gel firmness can be fine-tuned experimentally within a single production batch.

Lecigel is frequently paired with other structuring ingredients to achieve a combined texture profile - for instance, adding a small amount of xanthan gum strengthens gel stability and makes it more resistant to temperature fluctuations during storage and shipping. This combination is especially popular in gel masks, after-shave products, hydrating serums and lightweight leave-in conditioning products for hair.

When developing multifunctional formulas where sensory feel matters as much as texture, Lecigel works well alongside conditioning polymers such as polyquaternium 10, which adds softness and improves spreadability on skin and hair. For manufacturers building emulsion systems, the silicone-based emulsifier SFE839 is a useful addition, helping unite water and oil phases into a stable, cohesive structure.

Beyond cosmetics, lecithin-based thickeners of this kind are used in the food industry to texturize sauces, creams and desserts, and in select household chemical formulations where mild thickening of water-based mixtures is needed without leaving a heavy film. Because of its versatility, this ingredient can be tested across multiple formula types - from cosmetic gels to food emulsions - making the 1 kg pack a practical choice for lab trials and early production runs alike.

Lecigel should be stored in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed packaging, protected from direct sunlight and moisture, to preserve the stability of its structure throughout its shelf life.

Lightweight Hydrating Facial Gel

Distilled water 880 ml

Lecigel 30 g

Glycerin 35 ml

Hyaluronic acid solution 15 ml

Xanthan gum 3 g

Preservative 8 ml

Fragrance oil 2 ml