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Carbomer in skincare
Carbomer is a polymeric thickener used to build gel structure and suspension in water-based products.
Why it is used
- Builds gel texture in cooling products.
- Keeps formulas from feeling watery.
- Supports modern lightweight product formats.
Good to know
Often neutralized with an ingredient such as triethanolamine.
Useful in cooling gels and lightweight gel-creams.
Can create clear or translucent gel textures.
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Keep language cosmetic and sensory: formula role, texture, scent, cleansing, bath experience, or skin feel. Avoid disease, injury, pain, detox, or treatment claims unless a finished product has been reviewed for that claim path.
Research notes
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Cetyl Alcohol
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