Replacing Pro Polymer in Salicylic Acid Gel Formula
Asked by: kphphph
On: June 25, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
In a Salicylic Acid gel formula, can Pro Polymer be replaced with another gel-forming agent? What alternative is recommended to avoid the issue of small beads that occur with Pro Polymer?
Answer
Yes, you can use another gel-forming agent instead of Pro Polymer in your Salicylic Acid gel formula. Based on the staff's recommendation, AnyGel™ (Dehydroxanthan Gum) at 1% is a suitable alternative.
AnyGel™ is generally easier to disperse and hydrate in water compared to some other polymers like Pro Polymer. This makes it easier to form a smooth gel without needing a high-speed blender, which should help avoid the issue of small beads you experienced.
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