Adding Vitamin C to Gel Formula with Pro Polymer

Question

I am making a gel formula using Pro Polymer. I would like to know: What is the recommended usage percentage for Pro Polymer to achieve a normal gel consistency? Can I add Vitamin C to this formula? If so, which types are compatible? I am particularly interested in using Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), Ethyl Ascorbic acid, AA2G (Ascorbyl Glucoside), or L-Ascorbic Acid powder.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Regarding your question about adding Vitamin C to your formula:

Yes, you can add certain types of Vitamin C to this formula.

Suitable types: Perfect-C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate) and Ethyl Ascorbic acid are recommended.
Types not recommended for beginners: AA2G (Ascorbyl Glucoside) is not suitable for beginners as it requires pH adjustment.
Types not suitable for this formula: L-Ascorbic Acid powder is not suitable because it degrades in water-based formulas.

The staff also mentioned that using Pro Polymer at 1% is sufficient for a normal gel consistency; using more might result in a gel that is too thick.