Alternatives for Hyaluronic Acid and Thickeners for Different Textures

Asked by: taeioyou On: May 09, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I want to substitute Hyaluronic Acid Standard and potentially Hyaluronic Acid Nano in my formula.

  • Can I replace Hyaluronic Acid Standard with Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker while keeping Hyaluronic Acid Nano? If so, which thickener should I use for a clear gel texture similar to Hyaluronic Acid Standard, and which for a white cream texture? Will this affect formula stability?
  • Alternatively, if I don't use both Hyaluronic Acid Standard and Hyaluronic Acid Nano, can I use Double Hya Liquid instead and thicken with Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker? Which thickener gives a clear gel and which gives a white cream? Will this be stable?

Answer

Based on the staff's response and the information provided:

  1. Can you use Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker instead of Hyaluronic Standard while keeping Hyaluronic Nano?
    Yes, you can substitute Hyaluronic Standard with either Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker while still including Hyaluronic Nano.

    • If you want a clear gel texture similar to the original formula, use Pro Polymer. The staff suggests using a small amount (0.1-0.2%) of Pro Polymer to achieve a texture similar to Hyaluronic Acid Standard.
    • If you are okay with a white cream texture, you can use Light Cream Maker.
      The staff confirmed that these substitutions will not negatively affect the stability of the formula.
  2. If you don't include both Hyaluronic Standard and Hyaluronic Nano, can you use Double Hya Liquid instead and thicken with Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker?
    Yes, you can replace both Hyaluronic Standard and Hyaluronic Nano with Double Hya Liquid and use either Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker for thickening.

    • Use Pro Polymer if you want a clear gel texture.
    • Use Light Cream Maker if you want a white cream texture.
      This approach is consistent with using Pro Polymer or Light Cream Maker as thickeners, as discussed in the staff's response, and should be stable. Double Hya Liquid provides hyaluronic acid in a liquid form, which is easier to incorporate than the powder form of Hyaluronic Standard.

In summary, both Pro Polymer and Light Cream Maker can be used as alternative thickeners depending on your desired texture (clear gel vs. white cream), and you can combine them with Hyaluronic Nano or replace both Hyaluronic Standard and Hyaluronic Nano with Double Hya Liquid. These changes are expected to maintain formula stability.