A synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Functions
Emulsion Stabilizing,
Emulsion Stabilizing
Emulsion stabilizing – increases the stability of a formula.
Emulsion Stabilizing,
Emulsion Stabilizing
Emulsion stabilizing – increases the stability of a formula.
Gel-Forming,
Gel-Forming
Gel-forming – helps to create a gel by swelling.
Gel-Forming,
Gel-Forming
Gel-forming – helps to create a gel by swelling.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Carbomer is an interesting ingredient that comes in the form of a white powder. When added to water, carbomer swells and creates a gel structure, making it a gel forming agent.
Because of this behavior, carbomer is frequently used to control viscosity in various water-based products, in which it makes the products thicker. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer. The thickening behavior of the ingredient impedes the eventual separation of the other emulsion ingredients, creating a stabilized skincare product.
