Acne Gel Formulation Issue

The reason your acne gel formulation did not become homogeneous and separated is because your original formula lacked a gelling agent or thickener/emulsifier. These ingredients are essential for creating a stable, uniform texture in cosmetic formulations, especially those that are primarily water-based like a gel.

To fix this, you need to add a suitable ingredient to create the gel texture and bind the other components together. Based on your formula and the staff's recommendation, you can add either:

• Pro Polymer: This is a gel-forming substance that creates a gel texture. Use about 1% in your formula.
• Satin Cream Maker: This is a heat-free emulsifier and thickener that can create a creamy texture. Use about 1% in your formula.

To correct your existing mixture, you do not need to discard it. Simply add the recommended amount (e.g., 1%) of either Pro Polymer or Satin Cream Maker to your mixture and stir or blend until the desired homogeneous texture is achieved. Pro Polymer may require more vigorous mixing or time to fully hydrate and form a gel, especially if electrolytes like Zinc PCA are present.

Your original formula included:

• Zinc PCA
• Safe-B3
• NAG (Acetyl Glucosamine)
• Acne Bee
• Hi-EGCG
• MatteSilica
• Preservative (such as Mild Preserved COS)
• EDTA (Disodium EDTA)
• Water

Adding a gelling agent like Pro Polymer or a thickener/emulsifier like Satin Cream Maker will help these ingredients combine properly to form a stable gel or cream texture.