Gel Formulation for Oily Skin: Choosing Gelling Agent (AnyGel vs Pro Polymer)
Question
I want to make a gel formula for oily skin using the following ingredients. Is this formula okay?
- Purified Water: 87.2%
- Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 5%
- Pure MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane): 5%
- Zinc PCA: 1%
- Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A): 1%
- Pro Polymer (Acrylate Crosspolymer): 2%
- Phenoxyethanol: 0.8%
Answer
Gel Formulation for Oily Skin
Based on your proposed formula for an oily skin gel, the formulation is mixable.
The staff recommended a modification to the gelling agent for better results. Instead of using Pro Polymer at 2%, they suggest using AnyGel at 1%.
This recommendation is because AnyGel has good compatibility with electrolytes, such as Zinc PCA, which is present in your formula. Using AnyGel can help achieve a sufficient gel texture at a lower concentration (1% vs 2% of Pro Polymer) and avoid potential issues related to electrolyte incompatibility that can affect the gel structure.
Here is the modified formula using AnyGel:
| Ingredient | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Purified Water | 86.2% |
| Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) | 5% |
| Pure MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) | 5% |
| Zinc PCA | 1% |
| Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A) | 1% |
| AnyGel | 1% |
| Phenoxyethanol | 0.8% |
| Total | 100% |
This adjusted formula maintains the desired active ingredients for oily skin while utilizing a more compatible gelling agent.
Related Products Mentioned
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
Phenoxyethanol (Extra Pure)
Pure MSM™ (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker)
Zinc PCA
Purified Water, TDS Limit 1PPM)
