Peeling Gel Formulation

For a peeling gel formulation, the mechanism relies on the interaction between two main types of ingredients: a polymer gelling agent (like Carbomer) and a cationic agent. When these two ingredients meet under suitable conditions, they clump together. As you massage the gel onto the skin, these clumps help to lift and remove dead skin cells and impurities, giving the sensation of "dead skin" being rubbed off.

Key ingredients commonly used to create this mechanism include:

• Carbomer Dead-Skin: This is a special type of gelling agent designed specifically for peeling gel formulations. It provides high viscosity and promotes good clumping when it reacts with cationic agents.
• Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC): This is a common cationic agent used in peeling gels. It reacts with Carbomer, causing the "balling effect" which is characteristic of peeling gels.

In addition to the main ingredients that create the clumping mechanism, other ingredients can be added to enhance the exfoliation process, such as:

• FruitPeel™: An extract from fruit peels that gently exfoliates the skin without causing irritation.
• CelluScrub™ Max: A scrub powder made from natural cellulose, acting as a physical exfoliant to help remove dead skin cells more effectively.

Generally, making a peeling gel involves preparing a gel base using Carbomer Dead-Skin in water. Then, the Cetrimonium Chloride is gradually added while stirring. You will observe the clumping occurring. After that, other desired ingredients like extracts, nourishing agents, or scrub powders can be added to achieve the desired properties.