Gel Formulation Issue

The issue you encountered with your gel not forming is likely due to the order in which you mixed the ingredients.

Pro Polymer is a gel-forming agent that needs to properly hydrate in water to create the gel structure. When Complex Salicylic Acid was added to the water before the Pro Polymer, it likely interfered with the Pro Polymer's ability to hydrate and form a stable gel.

Complex Salicylic Acid is water-soluble and can be added to the gel base after it has formed.

Correct Mixing Steps

To successfully create the gel, please follow these steps:

1. Combine Water and Pro Polymer: Add Pro Polymer to the water and stir slowly until a smooth gel texture is formed. Pro Polymer may take some time to fully hydrate, so be patient and stir until the gel is uniform.
2. Add Complex Salicylic Acid: Once the gel base has formed, add the Complex Salicylic Acid powder and stir until it is completely dissolved.
3. Add Mild Preserved Eco: Finally, add the Mild Preserved Eco and stir to ensure it is well incorporated.

Adding Complex Salicylic Acid to the pre-formed gel might slightly reduce its viscosity. If the gel becomes too thin, you can add a small amount of additional Pro Polymer at the end and stir until the desired consistency is achieved. However, adding Pro Polymer at this stage may require more mixing time to dissolve.

Following this mixing order should help you achieve the desired gel texture for your Salicylic Acid formulation.