Substituting Light Cream Maker with Pro Polymer for a Gel Sunscreen

Yes, you can substitute Light Cream Maker with Pro Polymer in your sunscreen formula to aim for a gel texture. As the staff mentioned, both ingredients can function in a sunscreen formulation.

However, it's important to understand the difference in the resulting texture:

• Light Cream Maker is designed to create a cream texture.
• Pro Polymer is a gel maker and will create a gel texture.

While Pro Polymer will give you the gel texture you desire, its feel is different from a cream. Pro Polymer can give a slightly sticky feeling initially upon application, which then dries to a thin coating. If used at high concentrations (above 3%), it can create a very thick, pudding-like gel.

To achieve a lightweight gel texture suitable for applying over makeup, you should use Pro Polymer at a lower concentration, such as the recommended 0.8% for a general gel texture. You may need to adjust the percentage based on your specific formula to get the desired viscosity.

Keep in mind that the overall formulation, including other ingredients, will determine the final feel and suitability for acne-prone and sensitive skin.