Modifying Cleansing Formula: Gelling Agents and Ingredient Compatibility

Based on the staff's responses:

1. Regarding removing Ethyl Alcohol 5%: The staff stated that Ethyl Alcohol in this formula primarily improves skin feel and is not essential for dissolving Poloxamer 184. While it contributes to cleaning, you can remove it if you prefer.
2. Regarding using Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) for gelling: Yes, it is possible to use HPMC to create a gel texture for this formula.
3. Regarding the mixing process with HPMC: The staff noted that if you are mixing manually, achieving a proper gel with HPMC might be difficult as it typically requires heat and mechanical mixing (like a blender or mixer) for sufficient dissolution. If you can achieve a gel base with HPMC using the recommended technique, you would then incorporate the other ingredients.
4. Regarding using Pro Polymer for gelling: The staff advised that Pro Polymer is incompatible with Eye Preserved™ (Polyaminopropyl Biguanide). To use Pro Polymer in this formula, you would need to remove Eye Preserved™ and use a different type of preservative.