Analysis of Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel Ingredients

Based on the ingredients listed for the Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel, we can provide information on the availability of similar ingredients at MySkinRecipes and address your question about the formula's composition.

Active Ingredients and Availability

MySkinRecipes carries ingredients similar to the active components found in this gel:

• Witch Hazel: We offer Witch Hazel (Distillate - Alcohol Free, Paraben Free) and Witch Hazel (Alcohol Free, Paraben Free) Plus Allantoin, which can help tighten pores.
• Laminaria Saccharina Extract: As previously mentioned by staff, we do not carry this specific ingredient. However, we recommend Wakame Extract (Brown Sea Weed) as an alternative. Wakame Extract is a brown seaweed extract known for its anti-aging and skin-tightening properties.
• Salicylic Acid: We have several forms of Salicylic Acid available, including Salicylic Acid (BHA), Liquid Salicylic Acid (40% Active Salicylic, Cationic For Wash-Off), and ActiveRelease™ Salicylic Acid (Powder, Water-Soluble), which are effective for exfoliation and dissolving clogged pores.
• Caffeine: We offer Encapsulated Caffeine (50% Caffeine Active), which can be used in formulations targeting wrinkles and puffiness.

Gel Formulation and Water Content

Regarding your question about water content, gel formulations like this one are typically water-based. Water is the primary solvent that dissolves or disperses the active ingredients and gelling agents to create the gel texture.

If a gel formula were not water-based, it would likely be an oil or silicone-based gel, requiring different types of thickeners (oil gelling agents). However, the active ingredients listed (Witch Hazel, Salicylic Acid, Caffeine, seaweed extract) are generally water-soluble or dispersible, making a water-based system the most common and suitable base for this type of product.

Gelling Agent Concentration

In a water-based gel, the gelling agent is crucial for creating the desired viscosity and texture. While its concentration is significant for forming the gel structure, it is generally a relatively small percentage of the total formula compared to the water content. The exact percentage depends on the specific gelling agent used and the desired thickness of the gel. MySkinRecipes offers various water gelling agents such as ThixoGel™ (Thixotropic Gel Maker), AnyGel™, and Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) (2000mPa.s) (Super Clear Gel) that can be used to create gel textures.

Additionally, the formula would contain preservatives to prevent microbial growth. We offer various preservatives like NaturePreserve™ Ultra (Gluconolactone & Sodium Benzoate), Mild Preserved™ COS (pH 2-8, Broad Spectrum, No-Odor), and NaturePreserve™ LB2 suitable for cosmetic formulations.

In summary, the Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel is most likely a water-based gel, utilizing a gelling agent at a concentration sufficient to create the gel structure within the water base.