Carbomer
卡波姆
Also known as: Carbopol
What it does
- Thickener
- Gel former
- Emulsion stabilizer
Evidence
Strong evidenceVery common in gel formulations. CIR safe.
Skin types
Well suited for: All
Non-active. Purely functional.
Irritation potential
Very Low
Comedogenic rating
0 / 5
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe during pregnancy
Safe.
Good to know
Creates the gel texture in many products. Needs to be neutralized to thicken properly.
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