Ingredients to Reduce Stickiness and Improve Skin Feel

Based on your goal to create a gel or cream that feels light, absorbs quickly, and isn't sticky, especially when using Pro Polymer, here are some ingredients you could consider adding or using in your formulation. Achieving the desired texture often depends on the complete formula, but these ingredients are known for improving skin feel and reducing tackiness.

• Silicone Gels: Certain silicone gels are designed to provide a very smooth, silky, and non-sticky feel.

  • Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky): This clear silicone gel is specifically mentioned for increasing spreadability and providing a soft, smooth, light, and non-sticky feel. It helps make the texture very easy to spread and light on the skin.
  • Silicone Gel Ultra Low Viscosity (Super Powderly): This liquid silicone gel provides maximum smoothness and a dry, powder-like finish, which can help counteract stickiness.
  • Silicone Gel (Medium Matte, Dimethicone Base): This opaque silicone gel also aims to provide a soft, smooth, light, and non-sticky feel with a matte look.

• Silicone Powders: These powders can absorb oil and provide a smoother, more powdery or silky feel.

  • MatteSilica 5™ (5 Micron): This silica powder is processed to absorb oil and improve the glide of the product on the skin, helping to reduce stickiness and provide a matte finish.
  • SiliSilk™ 1.5Micron (Silky Touch, Soft-Focus): A very soft and smooth silicone powder that can improve the texture of creams and powders, contributing to a less sticky feel.
  • Silicone Bright: While providing shine, this silicone also gives a soft, smooth, non-sticky feel and a dry, powder-like texture.

• Water-Based Detackifiers: If your gel is primarily water-based, a specific detackifier can be very effective.

  • WaterSil™ 8/12 (Water Gel Detackifier): This ingredient is specifically designed to reduce tackiness in clear, water-based gels, providing a silky-smooth sensation without stickiness.

• Film Formers: Some film formers can create a comfortable, non-sticky film on the skin.

  • Comfort Film (Water Base): This water-based film former creates a film that is not sticky but feels slippery and comfortable on the skin, helping the product stay on the skin longer without tackiness.

When adjusting your formula, consider the overall balance of ingredients. Adding a small percentage of one or a combination of these ingredients can significantly improve the feel of your final product. Experimentation with usage rates is key to finding the perfect texture for your specific gel or cream base.