Sea Kelp Extract Smell and Increasing Double Hyaluron for Thicker Gel

Question

I have a question regarding a gel product:

1. I noticed a strange smell in the gel. Is this normal?
2. I want to make the gel thicker. Can I increase the concentration of `Double Hyaluron Liquid` to 20%?
3. Will increasing `Double Hyaluron Liquid` to 20% have any negative effects? I prefer the gel texture from Hyaluron and have dry, flaky skin, but my main goal is to achieve a thicker gel consistency.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on the information provided:

Regarding the strange smell in your gel, the staff mentioned that it likely comes from the Sea Kelp Extract (Product ID 77), which has a natural scent from the sea as it is derived from deep-sea seaweed.

Concerning increasing the concentration of Double Hyaluron, the staff explained that there are two types of liquid Hyaluron:

Double Hyaluronic (Hyaluron) Gel (Product ID 189): Can be used up to 100%.
Double Hyaluron Liquid (Product ID 404): Recommended maximum concentration is 10%. Using a higher concentration than 10% can potentially draw water out of the skin instead of providing hydration.

Therefore, if you are using Double Hyaluron Liquid (Product ID 404) as listed in your formula, increasing it to 20% is not recommended due to the risk of causing dryness. If you want a thicker gel texture using Hyaluron, you might consider using Double Hyaluronic (Hyaluron) Gel (Product ID 189) instead, which can be used at much higher concentrations.